dominionism

Weekly Wisdom and Wonderings: We discuss the importance of developing trust as a leader.

Main Topic: Theonomy suggests that the Mosaic law gives us a model for contemporary civil government. Does this align with Scripture? Why is Theonomy problematic? What should Christians do instead?

In this episode, Forrest sits down with Timothy Beal  to talk about his new book, When Time is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene. His work is unlike most books in the realm of environmental issues or earthcare, because it challenges readers to truly engage the possibility that irreversible  climate damage to the planet is already upon us, and only going to get worse—and that those changes might even lead to the end of the human species. His book provokes readers to have the courage to acknowledge that possibility, and to ask: How ought we to live our lives now, in light of that possible future?

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 Guest:
Timothy Beal - professor of religious studies, Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, USA Book: When Time is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene 

 Mentions:
Holocene, Anthropocene - geologic eras
palliative care
Genesis one; two
dominionism - history in the US
latin root of religion
Walter Brueggeman
Definition of doxological 
Job - God talks to Job
reparations
Book: Braiding Sweetgrass
Mary Oliver quote: What will you do with your one, wild & precious life? 


Keywords: Anthropocene, doomer, climate adaptation, climate despair, extinction, Dominionism, climate justice

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This week on All Ears it’s the second part of our two-part interview with journalist and activist Imara Jones. Abby and Imara talk in-depth about “The Anti-Trans Hate Machine”, a fantastic 4-part podcast by Imara and Translash Media. It’s an investigative series that looks into the political activities of powerful far-right wing Christians to advocate for and help create laws that discriminate against trans people. One of the most influential people in this sphere of influence is former Trump Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, whose family has reportedly donated over $200 million to Republicans and Republican causes. Imara walks Abby through the agenda of Dominionism, a theology that seeks to elect and install a Christian nationalist government based on biblical law. Sharing audio and details of her reporting, Imara paints a dramatic portrait of a coordinated, well-funded effort to influence democratic institutions by using anti-trans legislation as a cultural wedge. You won’t want to miss this one.

Last week in part one Imara and Abby covered the Netflix/Dave Chappelle controversy, Please take a listen if you haven’t had the chance!

EPISODE LINKS:

The Anti-Trans Hate Machine Podcast, on A-Cast
ACLU, Legislation Affecting LGBT Rights Across the Country
The Gathering Conference
Politico, Trump’s education pick says reform can ‘advance God’s kingdom’, 2016
Rolling Stone, Betsy DeVos' Holy War, 2017
Mother Jones, Betsy DeVos Wants to Use America's Schools to Build 'God's Kingdom', 2017
Vanity Fair, The Strange Ascent of Betsy DeVos and Erik Prince, 2018
Politico, A look at DeVos family philanthropic giving, 2018
The Daily Beast, The $1-Billion-a-Year Right-Wing Conspiracy You Haven’t Heard Of, 2014
Sludge, America’s Biggest Christian Charity Funnels Tens of Millions to Hate Groups, 2019
Political Research Associates, Christian Reconstructionism, 1994
The Texas Observer, The Radical Theology That Could Make Religious Freedom a Thing of The Past, 2016

**Sorry for the audio quality on this one! (User error is to blame - poor mic placement on my part :/)

Notes:
Daniel 2:31-45
Revelation 19:21
2 Thessalonians 2:8
1 Samuel 26:3-24
Romans 9-11

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Megan is currently a PhD student at UCLA with a focus in ancient Jewish history and religion. Before her PhD program, she received her M.A in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures from UCLA and her B.A. in Jewish Studies from the American Jewish University.

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