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Mentioned in 26 episodes
Cross Purposes
Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy
Book • 2025
In 'Cross Purposes: Christianity's Broken Bargain with Democracy,' Jonathan Rauch delves into the intricate and often contentious relationship between Christianity and democratic governance.
The book explores how the principles of Christianity can sometimes conflict with the democratic ideals of a society, leading to a 'broken bargain' that affects both the religious and the political spheres.
Rauch analyzes the historical, philosophical, and practical aspects of this relationship, offering insights into how these two powerful forces interact and influence each other.
The book explores how the principles of Christianity can sometimes conflict with the democratic ideals of a society, leading to a 'broken bargain' that affects both the religious and the political spheres.
Rauch analyzes the historical, philosophical, and practical aspects of this relationship, offering insights into how these two powerful forces interact and influence each other.
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Mentioned in 26 episodes
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Bari Weiss as the author of the book, discussing the role of Christianity in American politics.
Bari Weiss as the author of the book, discussing the role of Christianity in American politics.
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Can America Survive Without Christianity?
Mentioned by Skye Jethani ; its argument is that for American democracy to thrive, Christianity needs to thrive.
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French Friday: A Unified Theory of Trump
Mentioned by Jonathan Rauch as his latest book, published in February 2024, focusing on Christianity's relationship with democracy.
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EP 287 Jonathan Rauch on the Epistemic Crisis
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Skye Jethani as a book examining the shortcomings of secularism and why our constitutional system of government needs a church that takes following Jesus seriously.
Skye Jethani as a book examining the shortcomings of secularism and why our constitutional system of government needs a church that takes following Jesus seriously.73 snips
664: An Atheist Says America Needs Jesus with Jonathan Rauch
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David Plotz as a book explaining the broken bond between Christianity and liberal democracy in the US.
David Plotz as a book explaining the broken bond between Christianity and liberal democracy in the US.
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Elon Musk’s Fork in the Road
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Andrew Sullivan as a new book discussing the relationship between Christianity and the survival of liberal democracy.
Andrew Sullivan as a new book discussing the relationship between Christianity and the survival of liberal democracy.
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Adam Kirsch On "Settler Colonialism"
Mentioned by Curtis Chang as the author's latest book, illustrating the importance of cross-faith relationships.
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Jonathan Rauch: An Atheist Rethinks Secular & Christian America
Mentioned by Sean McDowell and 
Scott Rae while discussing an article about an atheist author's assertion that true Christianity is key to saving America.
Scott Rae while discussing an article about an atheist author's assertion that true Christianity is key to saving America.
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Cultural Update: Atheist Says Christianity Is Key to Saving America; Right to Die for Mental Decline; AI Choosing Embryos
Mentioned by Lawrence Krauss as a new book discussing the relationship between Christianity and democracy.
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