Problem
A. What is the primary purpose of a Christian in relation to others? How does that relate to "national" identities?
B. What is the end goal of politics? What principles should guide a politician?
C. Why might Francis adapt the form of the Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) to describe good politics? How does he define a good politician?
D. What "political vices" does Francis identify? What do you think of that?
E. How does Francis define "war and the strategy of fear?" What do you think of this?
F. How does Francis define "peace" Why?
G. In this last discussion of the course, how would you respond to the goals promoted by Francis? Do you agree with his definitions and his goals'? Why? If yes, then explain why. If not, then explain what alternative you might consider realistic.
H. In regards to the questions raised in this course, the texts read, and the discussions conducted, how would you define or characterize the proper relationship between faith, politics, and nationalism for the twenty-first century?