David Koyzis – Political Visions and Ilusions

What are some of the key political ideologies of our time? Why does what we believe about politics matter? Brent talks with David Koyzis about his IVP book ‘Political Visions and Illusions: A Survey and Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies’.  David is affiliated with Global Scholars Canada and is engaged in an international academic ministry of writing, researching, lecturing and conversing with readers of his books.  He taught undergraduate political science for thirty years. (1:00) Doubts about our ideologies; (2:05) What is ideology? (3:20) Idolatrous ideology; (4:30) ‘Left’ and ‘right’; (6:00) Liberalism; (10:00) 5th stage liberalism; (13:15) Nationalism; (15:50) Conservatism; (19:20) Conservatism and progressivism; (22:30) Societal pluriformity; (26:50) The role of the church. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com.au/dp/0830852425?ref_=mr_referred_us_au_nz Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.