The Holy Post 695: Analyzing the Blue Wave & Why the Church Still Matters with Carmen Joy Imes
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Nov 12, 2025 Carmen Joy Imes, an Old Testament scholar and professor at Biola University, shares insights from her book, "Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters." She discusses the vital role of church membership and community amid current societal changes. Carmen argues that genuine church relationships can counteract the isolating effects of social media, fostering deeper connections. She reflects on the importance of embodying faith through local churches, especially in light of the pandemic, emphasizing the richness of shared vulnerability and service.
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Blue Wave Is Mostly Local
- Off-cycle Democratic wins reflect recurring patterns, not a permanent national shift.
- Local dynamics matter and national extrapolations from single races are risky.
Charisma Versus Policy
- Zoran Mamdani combines youthful charisma with populist rhetoric about the oppressed.
- His policy package is mostly familiar municipal ideas, not revolutionary economics.
Rhetoric Inflates Expectations
- Elite media reactions can hyperbolize political rhetoric into class warfare narratives.
- Rhetorical claims like "no problem too large for government" mirror religious language and raise expectations.
