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Theology in the Raw
S2 Ep1133: Politics, the Bible, Christian Nationalism, and Hauerwas vs. O'Donovan: Kaitlyn Schiess
Nov 30, 2023
Guest Kaitlyn Schiess, a writer and doctoral student at Duke Divinity School, discusses politics, economic policy, her book The Ballot and the Bible, Christian Nationalism, and her journey from Hauerwasian to an O'Donovan-ish political theology.
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- Contextual interpretation is crucial when examining scripture's role in American politics.
- Christian nationalism should be understood with nuance and attention to its historical interpretations.
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Reflecting on Political Theology and Christian Identity
The podcast episode explores the intersection of theology and politics with guest Caitlin Chess. They discuss her recent book, 'The Ballot and the Bible,' which examines how scripture has been used and abused in American politics. They delve into the historical examples of interpreting Romans 13 during the Revolutionary War and the social implications of the social gospel movement. Caitlin emphasizes the importance of contextual interpretation and recognizes the need to challenge our own biases when approaching scripture.
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