Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging, provocative and fun conversations about this stuff, then ”Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other” is for you!
Episodes
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Jonathan Rauch on “America’s purest experiment in true totalitarianism”
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Some might be inclined to believe recent discussions about totalitarianism are hyperbolic. In fact, the U.S. has a long history in which law, culture, medicine and religion have all been in the mix on exactly such experiments.
In our latest visit with Jon Rauch, we go into depth on his recent piece in The Atlantic, THE U.S. SHOULD APOLOGIZE TO GAY PEOPLE, which profiles America's historical attempts at erasing homosexuality, the impact this pervasive practice had on people's lives and what should be done to make it right. We also delve into Jon's personal experiences and his work on creating frameworks for productive conversations across political and religious divides. It's always worth revisiting Jon's landmark book, The Constitution of Knowledge. Plus we learn more about his personal connection to Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and her family.
05:12 The Happiness Curve: Personal and Societal Perspectives;
06:13 The Intersection of Religion, Democracy, and LGBTQ+ Rights;
08:28 Unveiling the History of Government-Led Discrimination Against Gay People;
32:24 The Importance of Acknowledging and Addressing Past Wrongs;
39:34 Personal Stories of Discrimination and Hope;
41:51 A Tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor: Personal Reflections;
51:11 The Constitution of Knowledge and Navigating Social Media Chaos
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/lavender-scare-gay-people-public-service-erasure/677236/
www.amazon.com/Constitution-Knowledge-Jonathan-Rauch/dp/0815738862/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0
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