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Numbed and Satiated: Brueggemann on Egypt and America (Audio)

Political Philosophy

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Imperial Idiotism and Patriotism Go Together

Bruggeman: Imperial idolatry is what he calls the religion of imminence. He says it worships what is here and now does not look into the future. It values security and order over justice, so justice takes a back seat to national security," writes Bruggeman. "It equates obedience to power with obedience to God"

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