Jim Wallis, THE FALSE WHITE GOSPEL: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy

Who is my neighbor? “Our neighbors are not seen as fellow citizens, but as enemies to destroy, and even erase from our culture and politics by banning their books and history. That is the essence of white Christian nationalism.” Jim Wallis reminds us that Jesus shares a very different understanding of who our neighbors are.

 

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Jim Wallis is Georgetown University’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Chair in Faith and Justice. He has served on President Obama’s White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, was the founder of Sojourners and is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books including his latest book, THE FALSE WHITE GOSPEL: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy. But let's not forget, one of Rev. Wallis's favorite roles is that of "Coach Jim," as he was a Little League coach for many years.

 

00:51 Meet Jim Wallis: Faith and Justice Advocate

01:18 Coaching Little League: Lessons in Faith and Politics

06:48 Traveling Across America: Faith and Democracy

10:30 Poll Chaplains: Ensuring Safe Elections

19:06 Evangelicalism and Political Preferences

22:38 Confronting Bad Theology with True Faith

36:13 The Good Samaritan Parable: Who Is My Neighbor?

41:16 The Politics of Us vs. Them

46:28 Faith, Justice, and Humility

52:35 Hope vs. Optimism: A Deeper Look

57:30 Standing Up for Democracy and Faith

 

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False White Gospel book - https://amzn.to/3Abpaah 

 

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