Glenn Tinder, Professor of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts at Boston, has written a book titled, The Political Meaning of Christianity. While the author acknowledges that what he offers is an interpretation, he also believes that he represents a view that could be common to many Christians. He unabashedly confesses that he is beholden to a unique point of view. What he sees as different is that his stance is less optimistic than some Christian perspectives. This is not to say that the Christian operates without hope. However, the hope must be placed in God and not in people.

Pointedly, Tinder says that Christianity is consistently skeptical about political ideals and plans, because of what people are. Christianity must employ language and ideas that are not attractive…