Theology in the Raw Culture, the Election, and Rethinking Christian Community in a Digital Age: Paul VanderKlay
Jan 9, 2025
Paul VanderKlay, a reflective CRC pastor and cultural critic, dives into how Christians can adapt their faith amidst today's cultural upheaval. He explores the shifting political landscape post-election and its effect on community dynamics. The conversation addresses the challenges of navigating modern ecclesiology in a digital age and the transformative impact of the internet on church structures and relationships. VanderKlay emphasizes the importance of open conversations and reassessing traditional views of communion and community.
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Disrupted Political Eschatology
- Trump's unexpected win challenges assumptions about political trajectories.
- The "blue church" political eschatology is disrupted, impacting roughly half the country.
Political Realignment
- Traditional political parties are being destroyed and reformed under old names.
- This realignment will continue for at least a generation.
Shifting Political Stances
- Republicans shifted from war hawks to more anti-war.
- Preston Sprinkle notes the Cheneys endorsing Kamala Harris as an example of this shift.