Introduction: Christian traditions and political engagement / Amy E. Black
The Anabaptist (separationist) view / Thomas W. Heilke
Responses: A Lutheran response / Robert Benne ; A Black church response / Bruce L. Fields ; A Reformed response / James K.A. Smith ; A Catholic response / J. Brian Benestad
The Lutheran (paradoxical) view / Robert Benne
Responses: An Anabaptist response / Thomas W. Heilke ; A Black church response / Bruce L. Fields ; A Reformed response / James K.A. Smith ; A Catholic response / J. Brian Benestad
The Black church (prophetic) view / Bruce L. Fields
Responses: An Anabaptist response / Thomas W. Heilke ; A Lutheran response / Robert Benne ; A Reformed response / James K.A. Smith ; A Catholic response / J. Brian Benestad
The Reformed (transformationist) view / James K.A. Smith
Responses: An Anabaptist response / Thomas W. Heilke ; A Lutheran response / Robert Benne ; A Black church response / Bruce l. Fields ; A Catholic response / J. Brian Benestad
The Catholic (synthetic) view / J. Brian Benestad
Responses: An Anabaptist response / Thomas W. Heilke ; A Lutheran response / Robert Benne ; A Black church response / Bruce L. Fields ; A Reformed response / James K.A. Smith
Conclusion: Christian witness in the public square / Amy E. Black.