The Emotional Bond in Politics: A Theological Reflection

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

Part I (00:13 - 15:57)
The DNC and Harris Campaign Try Major Rebrand: Democrats Embrace Lack of Specificity on Major Policy Issues, Abortion on Demand, and Much More

• Kamala Harris Offers a ‘New Way Forward’ of Platitudes by The Wall Street Journal (The Editorial Board)
• Democrats fully embrace abortion rights at convention and beyond by The Washington Post (Amy B. Wang)
• Beyond Restoring Roe: Democrats See Moment to ‘Reimagine’ Abortion Rights by The New York Times (Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer)

Part II (15:57 - 20:23)
Trump’s Confusing Signals on Abortion: Former President Puts His Own Political Base at Risk, Wondering What He Really Means

• On Truth Social, Donald Trump Tries to Refashion Himself as Supportive of Abortion Rights by The New York Times (Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmacher)
• Meet the Press – August 25, 2024 by NBC News (Kristen Welker and JD Vance)

Part III (20:23 - 28:24)
The Boy Loves His Dad: Controversy Over Gov. Tim Walz’s Teenage Son Reveals Need for Reminder and Recovery of Common Grace as Theological Category




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