How Do We Read Scripture for Political Purposes?

The author has just turned in a new book about how we read the Bible for political purposes. Each chapter is half a historical example of how we have used scripture for some political purpose. And then half evaluating that example for positive or negative things we could learn. "It still has been a tradition of reading the Bible that we inherit, but in a very different context"

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Explore how rethinking Christian Nationalism can transform the way we read scripture and engage politically. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive deep with theologian and author Kaitlyn Schiess, discussing the intersection of faith, politics, and the Bible, and how pastors and believers can navigate political issues faithfully without partisanship.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding Christian Nationalism – Examining the historical and modern perspectives on Christian Nationalism and its influence on American Christianity.
Reading Scripture Politically – Insights on how to read scripture responsibly in political contexts without cherry-picking verses.
The Role of the Holy Spirit – Discussing how reliance on the Holy Spirit guides us in discerning how to engage with political issues and scripture.
Challenges for Pastors – Addressing the practical difficulties pastors face when engaging political topics within their congregations.
Learning from Black Christian Traditions – Exploring how Black Christians historically engage scripture through narrative and community, offering valuable lessons for the broader church.

Guest Highlights: Kaitlyn Schiess – Doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, co-host of the Holy Post Podcast, and author of The Liturgy of Politics. Caitlin shares her wisdom on navigating the relationship between scripture and politics, Christian Nationalism, and the importance of relying on the Holy Spirit.

Resources Mentioned:

The Liturgy of Politics by Caitlin Schess – [Link]
Holy Post Podcast – https://www.holypost.com/
Getting Schooled – Caitlin's segment on the Holy Post Podcast.
Spirituals and the Blues by James Cone – [Link]
Maria Stewart's Writings – [Link]
James Cone's Writings – [Link]
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Writings – [Link]

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