The Holy Post
587: Have We Been Misreading Romans? With NT Wright
Oct 18, 2023
World-renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright is back! He talks about how the 8th chapter of Romans, including glorification and salvation, is widely misunderstood. They also discuss oversimplifying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the justification of terrorism, and atrocities. The roles of reason and emotion in politics are debated, and a bear stealing a frozen lasagna becomes a topic of humor.
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- Emotional attachment to Trump among some Christians is driven by deep emotions and prophecies, making rational arguments against him ineffective.
- Understanding the complexities and emotional motivations behind different perspectives is crucial in discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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The Danger of Emotional Christian Nationalism
Emotional Christian nationalism, rooted in visceral reactions and mysticism, is the driving force behind the support for Donald Trump among some Christians. This emotional attachment to Trump is dangerous and destabilizing, as it leads to a belief that he is a divinely appointed leader and the fate of the church is tied to his presidency. Rational arguments against Trump and Christian nationalism fall on deaf ears, as they are driven by deep emotions and prophecies rather than theological or political ideologies. This emotional element of Christian nationalism is what sustains the Trump fever and will continue to do so until the prophecies change.
