S3 E42: Matt Tebbe: Politics as Christian Practice

Liminal Living

takeaways

• The current political and cultural moment in the United States is characterized by the erosion of trust in democracy and the weaponization of fear and anger.
• Apocalyptic language is used in political discourse to create a sense of urgency and to rally support, but it often hinders productive conversations and solutions.
• Economic realities, such as rising prices and income inequality, are often blamed on political leaders, but the underlying problems are complex and require systemic changes.
• The current economic system is profit-centered, prioritizing growth and wealth accumulation over human flourishing. This has led to the exploitation of resources and the neglect of social services.
• Building a more egalitarian and pluralistic society requires a shift in values, prioritizing love, faith, and truth over domination, coercion, and control. Evaluate economic policies based on their impact on real people's lives
• Pastors can address political issues from the pulpit while maintaining the separation of church and state
• Being politically engaged is a responsibility as a Christian
• Take care of yourself and pay attention to your body's response to fear and anxiety
• Hold onto truth and challenge misinformation
• Be open to change and willing to repent

Chapters

• Introduction and Recap
• New Beginnings and Church Expansion
• Interpreting the Political Cultural Moment
• The Weaponization of Fear and Anger
• The Impact of Apocalyptic Language
• Blaming Economic Realities on Political Leaders
• The Profit-Centered Economic System
• Shifting Values for a More Egalitarian Society
• The Impact of Economic Policies
• The Role of Pastors in Addressing Politics
• Being Politically Engaged as a Christian
• Taking Care of Yourself in a Politically Charged Environment
• Holding onto Truth and Challenging Misinformation

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