In reply to Arthur Casci.

Arthur, with all due respect, I think that the Evil One wants us to LEAVE the culture wars, so he can proceed without opposition. Or does God not care about human culture? Are politicians and political entities off the hook when it comes to obedience to God? I'm sure they'll be thrilled to hear it! But Psalm 2 says that God will give "the nations" to the Son, and that the duty of political rulers is to "kiss the Son."

You say "the church's vocation is to make disciples" and I agree; but the passage you're quoting (Matthew 28:18) actually says we are to "disciple the NATIONS." Sure, that includes the conversion of individuals and families. But it also includes nations, for that is what it says. The reason Jesus gives for this is what he says immediately before: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Note well: "ALL authority in heaven AND ON EARTH." This certainly includes political authority. As I said in a comment on another thread, politics is no savior. But politics NEEDS a savior, just like everything and everyone else in this fallen world.