The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast CNLP 673 | Michael Wear on Our Political Sickness, Advice on Guiding Your Staff When They Want to Express Their Views, and What to Preach Before the Election
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Sep 3, 2024 Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, tackles the pressing issue of political sickness, characterized by division and aversion. He delves into the challenge of guiding staff who wish to voice political opinions while emphasizing integrity in faith. Wear underscores the intertwining of politics and spirituality, advocating for authentic discussions rooted in Christian values. He also shares insights on the importance of unity among congregations in politically divisive times and offers resources for fostering healthy communication.
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Political Sectarianism
- Political sectarianism is driven by aversion, othering, and misplaced moralization.
- These create a toxic cocktail that harms government and social relations.
How We Got Here
- Sophisticated political technology allows targeted personal outreach, impacting political engagement.
- Societal and cultural shifts contribute to politics encroaching on personal lives.
Politics-Sensitive Churches
- Churches have become politics-sensitive, prioritizing political persuasion over religious conviction.
- This makes it hard to distinguish dogma from political opinions, which C.S. Lewis called using God's name in vain.