In this conversation, Christina Wallace and Dominick Baruffi explore the intersection of Christianity and political discourse, emphasising the importance of engaging with politics from a biblical perspective. They discuss the nature of politics as a good, the role of governance in Scripture, and the challenges of anti-intellectualism and jargon in contemporary discussions. The conversation highlights the need for Christians to actively participate in political life while maintaining a focus on love and understanding, rather than retreating into isolation or apathy.

Read Dominick’s piece, Screwtape Endorses a Candidate, here:

Takeaways

* Politics is the practice of ordering public life.

* God has an interest in how public life is ordered.

* We cannot eschew politics as a form of practicing virtue.

* Anti-intellectualism is a significant issue in political discourse.

* Jargon can hinder deep thinking and understanding.

* “Love your neighbour” must be defined in context.

* Isolation is a tactic of the enemy.

* Engagement in politics is a Christian responsibility.

* Anxiety should not be validated; we must cast our cares on God.

Chapters

00:00 Reintroduction and Context Setting

02:10 Engaging in Political Discourse

46:58 Navigating Christian Witness in a Divided World

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