No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp 164: Stanley Hauerwas: "America's Best Theologian"
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Jul 11, 2024 
Renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas shares his candid perspectives on pacifism, gun ownership, and the complexities of marriage and mental health struggles. He challenges self-righteousness in Christianity, critique of evangelical and liberal approaches, and emphasizes the significance of friendship in shaping moral life.
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Not Getting Saved
- Stanley Hauerwas couldn't "get saved" in his Methodist church's Sunday night services.
- He chose to dedicate his life to God instead, leading him to read theology and eventually attend seminary.
Hannah's Child
- Hauerwas's mother dedicated him to God, like Hannah dedicated Samuel.
- He learned this at six years old, shaping his life's direction.
Bricklaying and Christianity
- Hauerwas's bricklaying background taught him about craft, habit, and specialized language.
- This shaped his understanding of Christianity as a practice with its own vocabulary.