S3 E50: Scot McKnight: Doing Better Political Discipleship

• Scot expresses discouragement over the political alignment of evangelicals with Trump.
• The conversation highlights the importance of character in leadership.
• Young people are increasingly disillusioned with the church due to its political affiliations.
• Scot emphasizes the need for political discipleship in the church.
• The rise of authoritarianism is a concern for many Christians.
• Scot believes that America will survive political turmoil.
• The church should not be tied to any political party.
• There is a trend of rightist leaders being elected globally.
• Scot argues that the evangelical church has failed to teach political engagement.
• The need for reevaluation of political engagement is crucial for the church. Our devastation is an indicator of our discipleship.
• Christians can care at a completely different level.
• Politics is about compromise; dissent is necessary.
• We should dissent as Christians when policies harm the least of these.
• Pastors need to create a culture of political discipleship.
• The church must resist becoming an oppressive force.
• We need to model constructive political conversations in churches.
• The church's future may involve smaller congregations.
• Informed political engagement is crucial for the church.
• The church's political orientation should be shaped by allegiance to Jesus.
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