If Screwtape could vote in the U.S. Election – Part 2
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.Chapters00:00 Reintroduction and Context Setting02:10 Engaging in Political Discourse46:58 Navigating Christian Witness in a Divided WorldMagic Like This is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit magiclikethis.substack.com/subscribe