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The Dilemma of Dual Citizenship: Exploring the Tension of Faith and Politics

The Dilemma of Dual Citizenship: Exploring the Tension of Faith and Politics

Update: 2025-03-06
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Today's episode dives into the intricate relationship between faith, politics, and citizenship through a conversation with Dr. Daniel Bennett, highlighting the challenges Christians face when balancing their allegience to the Kingdom of God with the responsibilities of their earthly citizenship. We explore the key themes of navigating our loyalty to our faith, political engagement and what the love of our country looks like from a Christian perspective.

• Discussion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s struggles as a pastor in Nazi Germany 
• The importance of balancing political engagement with Christian principles 
• Exploring the distinction between patriotism and nationalism 
• The role of humility in political discourse among believers 
• Insights from Dr. Bennett's book "Uneasy Citizenship” 
• Practical steps for Christians to engage in politics without compromising their faith 

Read Dr. Bennett's book "Uneasy Citizenship," a powerful resource for anyone wrestling with the intersection of faith and politics. More from Dr. Bennett : https://danielbennett.substack.com/

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The Dilemma of Dual Citizenship: Exploring the Tension of Faith and Politics

The Dilemma of Dual Citizenship: Exploring the Tension of Faith and Politics

Helen Todd/ Dr. Daniel Bennett