The Holy Post 674: Parades, Protests, and Habeas Corpus with Michael Bird
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Jun 18, 2025 
Joining the conversation is Michael Bird, a theology lecturer at Ridley College and host of the Ask NT Wright Anything podcast. He offers insights on recent military parades and the massive protests across America, questioning their effectiveness in a divided political landscape. Bird highlights the alarming suspension of habeas corpus, urging Christians to be more engaged in societal issues. The discussion also ventures into how evangelicalism's emphasis on personal faith impacts intellectual curiosity and the need for deeper engagement with complex societal challenges.
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Ed the Zebra's Great Escape
- Ed the zebra, also named Zeke by its owner, escaped by jumping a six-foot fence and caused a public stir.
- The zebra was tranquilized and airlifted away, and the owner likely will not keep it anymore.
Strength vs. Care Divide
- The military parade projected strength, while the protests communicated care and concern.
- This contrast highlights a political divide where strength and empathy seem opposed.
Christian Mind Out of Practice
- Evangelicalism's focus on private faith has led to a diminished practice of thoughtful Christian intellectual engagement.
- Faith does not require anti-intellectualism; Christians should embrace learning and community thinking.
