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In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

It Has to Be Read. • The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory by Tim Alberta

Mar 26, 2024
Journalist and author Tim Alberta discusses his new book on American Evangelicals in an age of extremism. Topics include faith, politics, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, manipulation of Christianity for political gain, and the rise of Christian nationalism in America. The conversation reflects on personal journeys of faith, the challenges of misinformation, and the transformation of Peter from worldly power to divine love.
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  • Putin uses religious justifications to validate actions in Ukraine, linking spiritual language with conflict internally and externally.
  • Exploration of evangelical Christianity's evolution in America, blending personal experiences with political analysis and relationships with prominent figures.

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Unpacking Putin's Influence on Spiritual Justifications for Conflict

The podcast delves into how Putin uses political and religious justifications to validate his actions, particularly in Ukraine. A dissident from the Russian Orthodox Church sheds light on Putin's utilization of spiritual language to inspire conflict internally and externally. The fusion of cultural resentment with militarism and autocracy sets the foundation for wars. The discussion links Putin's strategies with the rise of national socialism and warns of the potential implications for the future.

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