November 18, 2024 | Justin Giboney
Justin Giboney, co-founder of the & Campaign, explores how Christians can engage in civic life with a focus on both justice and morality, urging believers to move beyond political polarization. He outlines practical steps for recognizing the humanity in those with differing views, urging listeners to navigate divisive social issues thoughtfully and with compassion. Justin highlights the importance of valuing diverse perspectives within the body of Christ, which can enrich Christian witness and foster unity. He also encourages Christians to acknowledge the limitations and shortcomings of any political party, understanding that true Christian engagement transcends partisanship.
"The first one, which I really appreciate, is seeing people, not political abstraction. . . Everybody's more than their vote, but it just so happens that during election season, we tend to limit people to their vote. 'I know who you… Share on X "Find the issue on your side. Many of us can list all the issues and all the problems that other the other side has, but haven't really taken the time to be as critical as we should be about our side. If we really believe in the… Share on X "The &campaign was a response to is what we saw as a false dichotomy in the public square where you were either all about justice or you are all about moral issues. That's not what the gospel is. It's a false separation. The… Share on X "We need each other. Every tradition has its blind spots. And if the Church really is a body that matures together, there's a reason for that because we may have different perspectives. If you stay within the authority of Scripture,… Share on X