Michael Wear: The Spirit of Our Politics

In light of the attempted assassination of President Trump, I wanted to share this incredibly prescient conversation I had with Michael Wear, the Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life. The organization is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution based in the nation's capital with the mission to contend for the credibility of Christian resources in public life, for the public good. We had this conversation back in February, but I really think it’s important to share now.

This act of (political) violence has left a lot of us shaken and a uneasy. Some even may be afraid. And I understand why. This is scary stuff. It feels like the country is teetering on the brink of potential disaster. I also feel many of the harmful divisions deepening. It’s insane we have to say this but: No candidate, no matter how we feel about them, should be murdered. They shouldn’t be subject to any violence, or even the threat of violence. That’s not the vision of America. While violence is (unfortunately) part of our country’s history, and perhaps even our DNA, our government is designed for the peaceful transition of power. And we’ve done a pretty good job of that since 1776. That is an anomaly and absolutely, 100% worth protecting. So how should followers of Jesus “do politics” going forward? What can we do to make this partisan divide better? Michael gives us a great vision in his conversation and his book The Spirit of Our Politics.

Buy his book wherever books are sold, and check Michael out at his website.