December 2, 2024 | Dr. Ryan Burge
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8 (NIV)
Engaging with those who hold differing political opinions can be difficult. Challenges like this reflect why Denver Seminary’s core commitment to Charitable Orthodoxy is vital: as we cling to the great core truths of the Christian faith, we engage in gracious and serious conversations on other matters of faith and life.
In this spirit, Dr. Ryan Burge—data expert on religion and politics, associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University, and keynote speaker at Denver Seminary’s recent “Compelling and Credible Witness: The Church and Politics” event—examines the complex intersections of faith, politics, and polarization in the United States. Drawing on his research, Dr. Burge explains how polarization is transforming both religious communities and political systems, with repercussions that reach far beyond the Church. He challenges listeners to embrace humility, justice, and mercy as essential principles for bridging divides and fostering hope in a fractured cultural landscape.
"I always am thinking about who am I with and why am I with them? And do I agree with them? And do they agree with me? Are we talking about things that matter? Am I exposing myself to viewpoints that I disagree with? Articulated… Share on X