So back to the original question, can those in the Reformed Tradition bring anything to the table among interfaith discussions and even among the non-believer regarding political engagement towards virtue? Absolutely.
All tagged John Calvin
Guilty Before God of Negligence
We may farther learn from this passage, that although magistrates may not be solicited for succor, they are accounted guilty before God of negligence, if they do not, of their own accord, succor those who stand in need of their interference.
Calvin on Divine Promises and Curses
The application for the Christian to the believer is simple. Live in light of God's cross-generational covenantal blessings and curses. But also, rest assured that the faithful freedom of God is not tied in any way to us.
Original Sin was Infidelity
Faith is the primary condition worked out in elementary obedience.
Calvin on Knowledge of God
"We should speculate soberly and with great moderation, cautiously guarding against allowing either our mind or our tongue to go a step beyond the confines of God’s word." - John Calvin
Conviction of Sin
It is to Him and His Son that we must continue to look to receive knowledge of our sinfulness and the subsequent forgiveness of those sins.
Theological Landmarks
Do not many of these Fathers point us to Scripture and Christ instead of their own words which merely evince Scripture?
Sinfulness is Accidental
That man's nature is not inherently corrupt and evil means that regeneration into the image of Christ is a restoration of the nature God gave us.
The Social Concern of Calvin
Calvin's profound concern for the social welfare of the people—and the role it plays in the communication of the gospel—cannot go underemphasized.
Today Death Dies
Somewhere in the silence, death dies.
Calvin on Pontius Pilate
The innocence and sinlessness of Christ are pronounced by the one who convicts him.
Faith and Repentance
The "whole doctrine of the gospel" in Calvin's catechism is driving towards this love of God, love of neighbor, and hatred of sin.
Baptismal Efficacy in Calvin's Catechism
And yet, baptism is not a mere figure. For "at the same time, it has the substance connected" such that God "does not deceive us."
Book Review: The Faith of the Church
Karl Barth's The Faith of the Church: A Commentary on the Apostles' Creed According to Calvin's Catechism is a must own.
Calvin on Good to All Men in Galatians 6:10
"We must endeavor to do good to all men, yea even to such as are unworthy, even though they were our deadly enemies. Truly this is hard, and contrary to our inclination: but yet therein God trieth us so much the better. For if we do good to such as deserve it, or to such as are able to recompense it: it is no declaration or proof that we be willing to serve God" - John Calvin
Calvin on Leviticus 19:33-34
"God recommends guests and sojourners to them, just as if they had been their own kindred, they thence understand that equity is to be cultivated constantly and towards all men." — John Calvin
The Value of the Geneva Catechism
I fully intend to utilize the catechism in leading my son in the faith, as well as sharing much of its treasure with any who will listen.
Calvin on the Sabbath
Calvin clearly supports a celebration of the Lord's Day. But he does not strongly tie it to the Sabbatarian principle of no work.
To Sin is Anti-Human
Sin is always ever against God. But it is also against God's purpose for man.