Sermons - Cornerstone Church of Ames The Age of Anger
May 4, 2025
This discussion dives into how identity politics is shaping anger and cultural division. It emphasizes the importance of grounding identity in faith rather than political affiliations. The talk underscores the dangers of emotional manipulation by political parties and calls for Christians to engage with love and community. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their identity in Christ, embrace compassion, and seek guidance from Scripture, ultimately fostering a deeper connection with God and highlighting the blessings that come from faith and sacrifice.
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The Age of Anxiety Described
- The age we live in is described as an "age of anxiety" driven by moral confusion, hyper-individualism, distrust, and information overload.
- People use addiction, distraction, and possessions to cope with this pervasive cultural anxiety.
How Identity Politics Works
- Identity politics manipulates anxious people by grouping them into tribes and fueling anger to gain political votes.
- This divisive tactic replaces rational debate with fear and anger to motivate political action.
Tribalism Fuels Intolerance
- Tribal identity enforces intolerance, turning society into a battlefield where opposing groups are deemed enemies.
- This results in cancel culture, anger, and a loss of the old view of tolerance based on civility and persuasion.