God's Politics

From: Voices of Our World
Length: 28:00

Jim Wallis discusses how the politics of the religious right claim intimate knowledge of the Almighty?s intent. We also speak with Jesuit priest, teacher, author and lecturer, Dean Brackley Read the full description.

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Godspolitics_small Part One: GOD?S POLITICS! Both patriotism and religion are being misused for the sake of political leverage. The dividing line separating the territories of government and religious practice, protected by our constitution has become porous and Christianity in particular, is cynically being exploited by politicians and their backers. An Evangelical Christian, founder and editor-in-chief of Sojourners Magazine, Jim Wallis recently published New York Times best-selling book, God?s Politics; Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn?t Get It. Kathy Golden talks with Jim Wallis. OPTIONAL CUTAWAY CUE: ?That?s 1-8-7-7 M-A-R-Y-K-N-O-L-L" at 14:00. Part Two: WHERE FAITH BELONGS While folks battle over whether the Almighty prefers presiding over red states or blue ones, those who practice agenda-free religion are left to deal with genuine issues like global poverty. Teacher, author and Jesuit priest, Dean Brackley, began ministering to low income families in the 1980s, in the South Bronx and the lower eastside of New York City. In 1990 he was sent to el Salvador to replace one of 6 Jesuit priests murdered there just the year prior. During a visit to Maryknoll, Dean Brackley spoke with Kathy Golden. End Cue: ?And please be sure to join us next time for more Voices of Our World.? At 28:00. Can be broadcast at 14:00 or 28:00 minutes. Format fits well into either time slot. Host: Eileen Bott

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Part One: GOD?S POLITICS! Both patriotism and religion are being misused for the sake of political leverage. The dividing line separating the territories of government and religious practice, protected by our constitution has become porous and Christianity in particular, is cynically being exploited by politicians and their backers. An Evangelical Christian, founder and editor-in-chief of Sojourners Magazine, Jim Wallis recently published New York Times best-selling book, God?s Politics; Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn?t Get It. Kathy Golden talks with Jim Wallis. OPTIONAL CUTAWAY CUE: ?That?s 1-8-7-7 M-A-R-Y-K-N-O-L-L" at 14:00. Part Two: WHERE FAITH BELONGS While folks battle over whether the Almighty prefers presiding over red states or blue ones, those who practice agenda-free religion are left to deal with genuine issues like global poverty. Teacher, author and Jesuit priest, Dean Brackley, began ministering to low income families in the 1980s, in the South Bronx and the lower eastside of New York City. In 1990 he was sent to el Salvador to replace one of 6 Jesuit priests murdered there just the year prior. During a visit to Maryknoll, Dean Brackley spoke with Kathy Golden. End Cue: ?And please be sure to join us next time for more Voices of Our World.? At 28:00. Can be broadcast at 14:00 or 28:00 minutes. Format fits well into either time slot. Host: Eileen Bott