CTP S2E92 before Audio edits 1h 12m 05s...<br />CTP S2E92 SHOW NOTES <br />ChristiTutionalist Politics (S2E92) Faith Engagement reprise <br />See buzzsprout Transcript for fuller/extended Show Notes (inc. related links) and Transcript Bonus <br />ChristiTutionalist Politics (S2E92): Faith in Action: Mobilizing Christians for Civic Engagement <br />Christian civic engagement isn't fringe activism but a responsibility stemming from our blessing of self-government in America. Our obligation extends beyond personal faith to participating in the republic we've been given, bringing biblical values into the voting booth.<br />• Fifty million self-identified Christians aren't registered or don't vote regularly<br />• Just 20% more Christian voter participation could create an "earthquake" in American politics<br />• Parental rights have become a flashpoint as parents discover what's happening in public education<br />• Local elections matter more than many realize - school boards, city councils can be impacted by small groups of engaged voters<br />• The Republican party has been making inroads with faith communities including Hispanic, Asian, and African American voters<br />• Churches and pastors are "multipliers" in getting Christians engaged in the civic process<br />• Bible verses must be understood in full context, not cherry-picked to avoid difficult truths<br />• The "minimal acceptable behavior" for Christians is simply registering to vote and voting biblical values<br />Start by getting registered to vote, then vote your biblical values in every election. You don't have to be a political junkie to make a difference! <br />See Buzzsprout podcasts Transcript of Episode for related addl info<br />Transcript Bonus: No Transrcipt Bonus this episode
