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Postures, Processes, and Practices to Overcome Political Paralysis

November 6, 2020 by Joshua Wu No Comments

As we approach the end of another contentious election cycle, it would be easy to be discouraged, dismayed, or disappointed in the discord and disunity of our country. But as Christians living and working in academic spaces, we may be uniquely equipped to navigate division and political paralysis as we seek to individually and corporately […]

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Filed Under: Public Intellectuals Tagged With: Academic practices, politics

Science Corner: Readers Who Read this Post also Read…

April 5, 2017 by Andy Walsh 4 Comments

Photo of an aisle between two book shelves with a person's silhouette in the middle

Thus in talking about this work…we may be inadvertently revealing additional facets of the communication challenges posed by our present political landscape.

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Filed Under: Science and Faith Tagged With: books, correlation, politics, science, science corner, social sciences

After the Election Part 3: Being the Church in a Partisan America

January 5, 2017 by Joshua Wu 2 Comments

Before the election, we were already living in a partisan and divided country. Republicans and Democrats not only disagreed about policies, but many also doubted the good intentions of partisan opponents.

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible study, elections, Political Science, politics, Romans 12

Book Review: Roger Williams and The Creation of the American Soul

December 2, 2016 by Bob Trube 2 Comments

Summary: A study of the life of Roger Williams focusing on the intellectual influences upon Williams, his journey to Massachusetts, banishment and founding of Rhode Island, and his signal ideas of freedom of conscience and government by consent of the governed.

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Filed Under: Book Review/Discussion Tagged With: church and state, elections, freedom of conscience, John M. Barry, Political Science, politics, Rhode Island, Roger Williams

After the Election Part 2: Diversity and Unity this Thanksgiving Holiday

November 21, 2016 by Joshua Wu No Comments

This election season has challenged and strained relationships. Nearly four-in-ten Americans report the election has led to tensions with friends and families. This Thanksgiving week, how can we reconcile and restore our relationships when we reunite with family and friends?

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Filed Under: Christian Thought and Practice Tagged With: bible study, church, church and state, Civility, diversity, elections, humility, Political Science, politics, Romans 12, Thanksgiving

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