Faith in the Time of Corona: Faith & Politics, Part 2

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Sep 27, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Faith Matters, Local, Politics | 0

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Faith in the Time of Corona: Faith & Politics, Part 2

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Our second conversation in our Politics & Faith series highlights how two Evangelical Christians, politically active in the current election season, draw different political and moral convictions from their common sacred texts. Listen to a civil conversation between these two individuals who share a deep faith, but see the issues currently facing our nation in vastly different terms.

TOPIC: FAITH & POLITICS, PART 2

GUESTS:

KRIS HURST (CONGREGATIONAL LEADER CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN SUPPORTING THE REPUBLICAN PARTY)
BARNEY WIGET (FORMER EVANGELICAL PASTOR CURRENTLY ACTIVE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDRESSING POLITICAL ISSUES)

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.