Should churches endorse political candidates?

Bruce Barron, of Bruce's gently provocative thoughts, has published a lengthy review of Citizenship Without Illusions, under this title: Should churches endorse political candidates? An excerpt:

Koyzis lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of Christian citizenship by discussing what he calls “pluriformity”—the fact that societies are composed of “a multiplicity of social formations, each of which has its proper place and normative task in God’s world.” We have allegiances to family, church, neighborhood, schools, workplace, social clubs, multiple levels of government, and more. We engage in many spheres of life, such as education, healthcare, and culture. And as Christians, we must balance our responsibilities to our country, to all humanity, and to the kingdom of God.

In this context, politics is one important venue, but not the only one.

Do read the rest of the review here.