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Zealots at the Gate

The Rise of the Secular Evangelicals

Jun 26, 2024
Guest Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, discusses the politicization and secularization of evangelicalism in America, including the shift towards a more secular approach, challenges within congregations, and the need for evangelicals to reshape their political imagination in a changing landscape. The conversation also explores the intersection of politics and morality in the fight against abortion, the positive aspects of global evangelicalism, and Dr. Moore's book 'Losing Our Religion'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Evangelicalism facing political challenges requires self-critique and growth for navigating contentious issues.
  • The diverse history of evangelicalism delves into personal faith, movements towards Christian nationalism, and struggles defining modern evangelicalism.

Deep dives

Challenging Evangelicalism Political Habits

Reflecting on the history of challenging evangelicalism on its political habits, the discussion delves into the need for self-critique and growth within the tribe to navigate issues such as political speech, the relationship to Donald Trump, and movements towards Christian nationalism.

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