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In this episode of the Apologetics.com Radio Show, Dr. Jacob Daniel, Dr. Harry Edwards, and special guest Logan Zeppieri the proper role religion in general, Christianity in particular play in civil government and politics. Here we talk about some of the harmful effects of a society who has been socialized into avoiding civil discussions around the subjects of religion and politics, especially how those two relate to each other. Some of the ideas covered here are:
For the notes, go to https://apologetics.com/blog/harry/back-on-the-dinner-table-religion-and-politics/
85% of young adults today say one of the reasons they do not go to church is because of the hypocrisy of believers. It’s a valid defeater of Christianity. Why would an unbeliever change his or her behavior when adherents of Christianity themselves do not abide by their own standards. It’s easy and convenient to dismiss the accusation as a red herring, as some Christian apologists do. This approach however only further adds distance to those we are genuinely seeking God.
On this show, Dr. Harry Edwards, Dr. Jacob Daniel and special guest Anthony Costello discuss their approach to this challenge infused with a conversation around C.S. Lewis’ last few chapters of Mere Christianity in which he seeks to provide wisdom on the problem of Christian hypocrisy.
Join Jon and Eric as they consider the issues with believing in an all-powerful and benevolent Being Who allows bad things to happen.
“For as high as the heavens extend above the ground, so are my ways beyond your ways, and my thoughts beyond your thoughts.”
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