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The role of faith in American politics
22:21 - 29:50 (07:29)
The decline of formal religion in American society and the rise of politics as a form of religion, particularly in the Trumpist wing of the church, raises questions about the role of faith in government and society.
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The role that church plays in people's lives is huge.
22:21 - 25:00 (02:39)
Summary
The role that church plays in people's lives is huge. The current struggle is for who will tell the story of American Christianity in the years to come and how much will the grassroots Trump-supported right dominate.
ChapterThe role of faith in American politics
EpisodeThe Guardrails
PodcastThe Run-Up
A discussion about the way in which church leadership has followed the grassroots and shifted its message to become more out of step with the direction of the culture.
25:00 - 27:22 (02:22)
Summary
A discussion about the way in which church leadership has followed the grassroots and shifted its message to become more out of step with the direction of the culture.
ChapterThe role of faith in American politics
EpisodeThe Guardrails
PodcastThe Run-Up
Conservative Christianity in America has faced fundamental changes due to contexts and moral issues that society now disagrees with.
27:22 - 28:38 (01:16)
Summary
Conservative Christianity in America has faced fundamental changes due to contexts and moral issues that society now disagrees with. The Democratic Party's pro-LGBTQ and pro-choice stance has made it incompatible with Christian faith, according to this podcast discussion featuring conservative scholar Albert Mohler.
ChapterThe role of faith in American politics
EpisodeThe Guardrails
PodcastThe Run-Up
Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, discusses his belief that the assumptions of Christianity regarding human dignity and rights are necessary for the success of the United States' Republic.
28:38 - 29:50 (01:11)
Summary
Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College, discusses his belief that the assumptions of Christianity regarding human dignity and rights are necessary for the success of the United States' Republic. However, he also acknowledges the importance of the constitutional language that prohibits Congress from establishing a religion and ensures the free exercise of religion.