Highest Power: Church + State Ep14: White Evangelical Atonement Theologies & Holy Week
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Apr 17, 2025 The clash of faith and politics during Holy Week sparks critical discussions on immigration and justice. The podcast critiques evangelical views on sin, hell, and compassion, revealing tensions in traditional beliefs. It examines Psalm 68, showing how narratives shape power dynamics in modern politics. The relationship between evangelicalism and contemporary justice issues, particularly the pro-life movement, is dissected, urging a more compassionate approach. Finally, the cross is reframed as a symbol of human injustice, calling for empathy and advocacy in faith.
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Evangelical Justice as Punitive
- White evangelical justice views are shaped by a gospel of top-down violent punishment from God.
- This theology supports harsh state actions against marginalized people, celebrating their suffering as justice.
Hell's Fire Shapes Justice
- Evangelicals often preach a literal fiery hell as eternal torture.
- This harsh imagery influences their view of justice and lack of compassion in practice.
Celebration Over Richards' Death
- Sean Foyt and Pastor Russell Johnson joyfully celebrated Cecile Richards' death.
- Their celebration reflects a belief in justice as violent punishment for perceived enemies.