Episode 420: Four False Political Gospels with Kaitlyn Schiess

Published: Sept. 2, 2020, 4:20 p.m.

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We are deep into campaign season with Christians on all sides becoming increasingly anxious and vocal. Phil talks with Kaitlyn Schiess, author of \\u201cThe Liturgy of Politics,\\u201d about the false narratives shaping the hearts and politics of many Christians. She identifies these \\u201cfalse gospels\\u201d as prosperity, patriotism, security, and supremacy\\u2014and they\\u2019re far more subtle and powerful than you might think, and they affect both sides of the partisan divide. Also this week, Jerry Falwell Jr. responds to his expulsion from Liberty U. by quoting MLK\\u2019s \\u201cFree at last...\\u201d speech. And Mike Pence quotes the Bible in his RNC speech but replaces \\u201cJesus\\u201d with \\u201cOld Glory.\\u201d Is it the clearest example of Christian Nationalism yet?

\\u201cWhat Jerry Falwell Jr. Taught Me at Liberty University\\u201d by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/26/opinion/jerry-falwell-liberty.html

\\u201cThe Liturgy of Politics\\u201d by Kaitlyn Schiess: https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304

\\u201cVice President Mike Pence Swapped Out \\u201cJesus\\u201d for \\u201cOld Glory\\u201d in His RNC Address\\u201d: https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/vice-president-mike-pence-swapped-out-jesus-for-old-glory-in-his-rnc-address/

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