Author: Charles D. Drew

Publisher: New Growth Press

ISBN: 978-1-936768-30-1

“Render therefore unto Caesar the things which be Caesar’s, and unto God the things which be God’s” is from the Bible in Luke 20:25. In Charles D. Drew’s Body Broken ~ Can Republicans and Democrats Sit in the Same Pew? this same principle is reiterated that God is ultimately in control, including of all people and nations, and our focus should be on Him, not consumed on the things of this earth.

This one hundred and seventy-five page paperback book has a black and white photograph of three people sitting in church against a red background on the front jacket. The back cover has one paragraph about the book, three reviews and a short paragraph with a small picture of the author. There were no grammatical, punctuation or typographical errors but this reader wishes all pronouns in regard to God were capitalized for reverence.

The book itself is not political, not about who to vote for or why, has no political affiliation or partisan slant. It is Biblically founded, starting each chapter with a verse that is dissected and applied to current American church doctrine and simple Christian morals, ethics and values. Each chapter ends with numbered ideas to discuss, research and debate to spur the reader into contemplative action. Besides ten reviews at the beginning and biographical notes at the end, there are three appendixes that include the Williamsburg Charter, a Three Village Church document and the vision statement of Emmanuel Presbyterian Church for reference.

Drew feels that the church (which includes any type of Christian-based religion) needs to refocus how they view, promote or prioritize politics and how their heated debates are ripping apart the goal of teaching others about Jesus Christ as our Lord and personal Savior, especially as a testimony in both the church and public atmosphere. The church should ideally recognize the Lord reigns, therefore He is in control of all nations (great and small) and we must trust Him and hate evil. The author concludes we Christians need to make God our top priority through ardently praying for those in control of our country and accepting that we have equality and freedom in America for our (and others’) beliefs without losing sight of God’s direction. He reminds us that God already knows all political outcomes and has put in play specific laws, politicians and situations for His purpose.

The writer suggests Christians should be like Christ by respecting others, looking for ways to cooperate instead of using violence, anger and pride and finding our own personal, individual public calling to help remedy the situation instead of using the church to grandstand, politicize or promote our viewpoint when it does not advance God’s love.

This short, quick read should be available in all churches or Christian venues to remind believers why we are here on earth – to glorify God, not idolize one another nor tear down what He has established.

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