Tillich Today "Elon Raids the Treasury!" with Nathan Patti
Feb 4, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion on the chaotic political landscape, touching on Trump's dehumanizing rhetoric and Elon Musk's controversial federal maneuvers. Explore the harrowing journey of asylum seekers like Wilson Velasquez and the rising tide of anti-queer and anti-Semitic sentiments. Get a philosophical take on communal meals in early Christianity as acts of resistance and the transformative ritual of foot washing. The conversation urges a spiritual revival that fosters genuine community connections and addresses the urgent need for social justice.
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Hospital ICE Raids
- Taylor's chaplain friend noticed hospitals lacked ICE raid plans.
- Trump's removal of protections made raids imminent, causing concern.
Church Arrest
- Wilson Velasquez, seeking asylum, was arrested despite following procedures.
- ICE, having previously deported him, used his record as justification.
Grant Funding Freeze
- Trump's grant funding freeze halted Nathan's wife's community development projects.
- This freeze affected federal funding for public well-being initiatives.
