Distance, Tolerance, and Honor: Six Theses on Romans 13:1–7 — The intent of this article from James Prothro is not to resolve contemporary ethical and political questions, which would require addressing and evaluating various matters of policy and casuistry. This article is also not meant to encourage or discourage voting for any particular candidate or policy. This article aims, rather, to make an exegetical contribution by offering observations on pertinent but often neglected features of Romans 13:1–7. These observations are intended to help in future theological and ethical dialogue
