Scripture's Use and Abuse in American Politics: A Conversation with Kaitlyn Schiess

Explore how Scripture has been used and misused in American politics as Mike and Tim sit down with author Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss her new book, 'The Ballot and The Bible'. They delve into historical and contemporary implications of bringing faith into the public square, offering insights on navigating the intersection of religion and politics in a pluralistic society. Key Takeaways: The Role of Scripture in Politics – Understanding how the Bible has been historically used to both justify and challenge political systems in America. Misinterpretations and Misuses – Discussing examples of how Scripture has been misapplied in political discourse, contributing to division and oppression. Bringing Faith into the Public Sphere – Insights on responsibly sharing personal religious convictions in a diverse society without coercion. Importance of Contextual Biblical Reading – Emphasizing reading the Bible in community and considering historical and canonical contexts to prevent misuse. Engaging in Upcoming Political Seasons – Practical advice on how to prepare spiritually and mentally for political engagement, focusing on local issues and healthy dialogues. Guest Highlights: Kaitlyn Schiess – Author of 'The Ballot and The Bible' and 'The Liturgy of Politics', PhD student in political theology at Duke Divinity School, and contributor to the Holy Post podcast. Kaitlyn shares her expertise on faith and politics, encouraging thoughtful and respectful political engagement rooted in deep scriptural understanding. Resources Mentioned: 'The Ballot and The Bible' by Kaitlyn Schiess – Link 'The Liturgy of Politics' by Kaitlyn Schiess – Link Holy Post Podcast – Link Duke Divinity School – Link Join the conversation and explore how we can faithfully engage in politics without misusing Scripture. Subscribe, leave a review, and follow the Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected and be part of the discussion. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy