Noah talks with Jalen Seawright on what justice is, why it’s a part of the biblical path of following Jesus, as well as how to find balance with our justice efforts, our own limits, and the ability to enjoy life.
Jesus & Christian Nationalism
Some, like U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R‑GA‑14), are overtly Christian Nationalist and proud of the label, openly recruiting others to the cause. In an interview with Next News Network at a Turning Point USA Student Action Summit held in Tampa, Florida on July 23, 2022, Greene said:
“We need to be the party of nationalism. And I’m a Christian, and I say it proudly. We should be Christian nationalists.”
When “I follow the Lamb, not the Donkey or the Elephant” falls short
If “I follow the Lamb, not the Donkey or the Elephant” means I follow the Kingdom of Jesus and will live, advocate, and vote according to those values, and I will stand up to the Donkey and the Elephant when they aren’t, then I’m all for it.
But where I’ve most often heard “I follow the Lamb, not the Donkey or the Elephant” used is by Christians who also say things like “Just preach Jesus (and don’t talk about issues of oppression and injustice, despite what the Bible clearly commands).”
Why We Can’t Merge Jesus With Our Political Party
When we attach Jesus to our political party, it always lessens the impact of the gospel. Whether you mean to or not, you’re attaching all the baggage of your political party on to Jesus in the eyes of a watching world. As soon as you say “Jesus + Republican” or “Jesus + Democrat”, that’s exactly what non-Christians see and it’s what they understand the gospel to be.
Galatians On Adding Politics to the Gospel
Christians In Name Only??? I had to explore further and read the original tweet where Eric Metaxas retweets a callout of Jemar Tisby by name.