No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 178: Russell Moore and David French: How Should Christians Do Politics?
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Oct 17, 2024 
In this conversation, Russell Moore, Editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, and David French, an Opinion writer for the New York Times, tackle the contentious intersection of Christianity and politics. They share personal struggles standing against the tribalism of their own side, especially regarding Trump's influence. The duo discusses the importance of character in political engagement, urging kindness and patience over traditional policy debates. They also address the rise of political violence and emphasize the need for constructive dialogue in a polarized society.
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Scripture's Emphasis on Character
- Scripture guides how to interact with neighbors more than specific policies.
- We've overemphasized issue positions and underemphasized character and love in political engagement.
Political Shifts Uncover New Divides
- The last decade overturned prior political and religious alliances.
- Issues like racial justice and sexual abuse are connected, reshuffling traditional camps.
Fear Enables Extremism to Dominate
- Extremism grows as the most passionate dominate while the best lack conviction.
- Fear fuels reluctant coalitions that enable vengeful voices to become dominant.