Theology in the Raw S2 Ep1133: Politics, the Bible, Christian Nationalism, and Hauerwas vs. O'Donovan: Kaitlyn Schiess
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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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Kaitlyn's Nuanced Political Stance
- Kaitlyn Schiess identifies as center-left economically and more socially conservative.
- Her political views are shaped by her current diverse academic environment compared to her evangelical past.
Welfare Issues Are Accessibility
- The real problem with welfare is access, not abuse, largely due to complex systems and requirements.
- Many deserving people fail to use benefits meant to alleviate poverty, which should be a focus.
Questioning America's Prosperity
- Christians often uncritically celebrate America’s wealth as an intrinsic Christian value.
- Such economic prosperity raises issues about wealth origins and global responsibilities of Christians.