Faith and Politics
The conversation delves into the complexities of faith in the public sphere, contrasting therapeutic faith with a more rigorous theological approach. Insights reveal the need for religious motivations to translate into universal values that resonate across diverse beliefs. Historical cycles of public religious expression are examined, highlighting the evolution from the religious conservatism of the late 20th century to a potential resurgence of secular concerns in contemporary discourse.In this clip
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David Brooks and E.J. Dionne — Obama's Theologian: Reinhold Niebuhr and the American Present
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