A Debate, An Assasination Attempt and Political Conventions --- A Conversation with Dennis Sanders
Earlier this week Dennis Sanders, a fellow Disciples minister and Podcaster, invited me to join him for a conversation about recent political events. Over the years Dennis and I have had numerous conversations about religion and politics, as well as Disciples of Christ concerns and theology. So, in a free-ranging discussion, we talked about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Joe Biden's troubles, the state of our politics, and more. I shared my concerns about Donald Trump and the Republican turn to authoritarianism, something that the party I grew up with didn't embrace. We also discussed the dysfunctions within the Democratic Party. Of course, we mixed some religion into the conversation. After all, we're preachers!
Here is Dennis' description of the Episode:
Retired pastor Robert Cornwall discusses recent political events, emphasizing the importance of Christians responding to polarization and violence by seeing each other as children of God and fostering unity. The conversation explores the motives behind the assassination attempt on Trump, highlighting concerns about increasing polarization and violence in politics. Cornwall stresses the need for faith over political allegiances and courage in maintaining relationships across divides. The discussion touches on Christian nationalism, patriotism, and the complexities of balancing political participation with religious convictions in the current political landscape. Cornwall reflects on the upcoming general election and encourages trusting in God's presence, unity, and bridge-building during times of division.
I invite you to click on the link below and listen in on the conversation.
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