Problem: How does one avowed political position influence my biblical interpretation? [Note: Politics is about as narrowly conceived in this country as is class. By "political position," this question is broader than political party affiliation or location on a liberal-conservative spectrum. It also considers how much impact one feels from society and government on one's life and how much responsibility one takes for society and government in concrete ways. Also involved is how much one's church or community is oriented toward political awareness.]