Indiana Policy Review Article

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(Feb. 3) — This year, 2020, is the 100th anniversary of Abraham Kuyper's death. It would benefit us to reflect, re-emphasize and celebrate Kuyper's writings during this election year, specifically Kuyper's “Sphere Sovereignty” concept. Although it may not bring agreement, it can add clarity — the first step towards cooperation. Reasonable people do not argue for the sake of arguing; they argue for the purpose of advancing discussions and clarity. Kuyper's Sphere Sovereignty is a useful tool to advance these discussions and promote rational political discourse during this turbulent political season where there are disagreements over the roles and goals of the government. It is this rational discourse in which Kuyper's writings can enlighten our thoughts and ideas. Kuyper was a noted intellectual, theologian, journalist, politician and educator. He is considered the founder of the Free University of Amsterdam and gave its keynote speech in 1880 and served as Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 1901-1905. In 1898, Kuyper was invited and delivered the prestigious Stone Lectures at Princeton University, resulting in a later book "Lectures on Calvinism," which provided foundational insights to Worldview philosophy.1 How can we utilize this election year "opportunity" to be winsome ambassadors with strategies to strengthen and promote the adoption of values important to us?