Homebrewed Christianity Joshua Mauldin: Barth, Bonhoeffer, and Crisis of Modernity
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Nov 20, 2024 Join theologian Joshua Mauldin, Associate Director at Princeton’s Center of Theological Inquiry, as he explores the profound insights of Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. They discuss how these thinkers confronted the crises of democracy and the rise of Nazism, drawing startling parallels to today’s challenges. The conversation delves into the ethical complexities of modernity, the necessity of tolerance, and the importance of community engagement in navigating societal dilemmas. A must-listen for anyone intrigued by theology and modern political thought!
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Modern Democracy's Historical Parallels
- The crisis in liberal democracy today parallels the early 20th century crisis that engaged theologians like Barth and Bonhoeffer deeply.
- Their reflections on modernity and Nazism provide a lens to understand threats to democracy now.
Barth's Nuanced Modernity Support
- Criticism of modernity can support liberal democracy rather than reject it.
- Mauldin uses Barth to challenge assumptions, showing nuanced support for modern liberal projects.
Pluralism Challenges in Modernity
- Modernity is a system allowing competing understandings of the good life, requiring tolerance among diverse visions.
- The challenge is whether such pluralism can sustain societal cohesion without imposing new orthodoxies.
