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Podcast: New Books in American Politics
Episode: David P. Gushee, "Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies" (William B. Eerdmans, 2023)
Description: Why do some devout Christians support authoritarian leaders who threaten the very democracies that protect religious freedoms?The resounding support from evangelical and conservative Christians for strident culture hawks like Donald Trump and other far right leaders may appear surprising, but exist within a long and broad history that spans continents and centuries.Surveying global politics and modern history, David P. Gushee calls on Christians to preserve democratic norms, including constitutional government, the rule of law, and equal rights for all. He analyzes how Christians have repeatedly put aside their commitment to the teachings of...