Faithful Politics Democracy, Christian Ethics, and LGBTQ Rights with David Gushee
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Apr 5, 2025 
David Gushee, a distinguished Christian ethicist and author, delves into the pressing challenges facing democracy and marginalized communities. He highlights how fear-based politics threaten core biblical values of love and justice. Gushee passionately advocates for LGBTQ dignity and the importance of civil liberties in an increasingly authoritarian landscape. He emphasizes the need for Christians to thoughtfully engage with societal issues while maintaining compassion and integrity, urging a move away from divisive ideologies.
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Democracy Under Threat by Autocracy
- Democracy means rule of law with accountability and protections for everyone.
- Autocracy replaces this with arbitrary rule by leaders above the law, threatening freedoms and rights.
Wesleyan Quadrilateral Ethical Framework
- Use scripture, tradition, reason, and experience to form ethical judgments.
- Evaluate all issues through the lenses of love, justice, dignity, and truth.
Be Generous in Judging Others
- Jesus teaches to avoid judging others and to evaluate ourselves rigorously.
- We should be generous in judging others, reflecting humility and empathy.
