The Counsel of Trent #962 - FFAF: My 2024 Election Rant
Nov 15, 2024
The discussion kicks off with personal reflections on the chaos of the recent election cycle and how social media impacts family time. A critical look at the tension between faith and politics reveals frustration over dismissive attitudes within the Catholic community. The shifting political landscape highlights challenges for the Republican Party and the effects of media partisanship. Insights on how modern men seek religion as a counter to 'woke' ideology lead to a critique of divisive discourse. Lastly, the need for candid candidate discussions and election reforms is emphasized.
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Scaling Down Social Media
- Trent Horn shared his personal experience of scaling down social media use to protect his family time.
- He posted his last social media picture months ago to avoid distractions and arguments.
Politics Over Faith Insight
- Some liberal Catholics focus obsessively on politics, often at the expense of religious faith.
- To them, faith seems reduced to government policy, possibly reflecting universalist or atheist tendencies.
Family Bonds Trump Politics
- Cutting off family over political disagreements leads to loneliness and bitterness.
- Disagreeing on politics often reflects differences in applying shared values, not evil intent.