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November 17, 2011
Paul Brandeis Raushenbush opens up a hidden but possibly re-emerging influence in the DNA of American Christianity, reaching back to the Social Gospel movement at the turn of the 20th century. And, the Huffington Post religion editor shares what he's learning about religion in this century's evolving realm of technology.
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I found Raushenbush's
Permalink Submitted by Liat Browne on Wed, 2011-12-21 12:31
I found Raushenbush's conversation to be informative and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed the few minutes they took to speak about religion's impact on the human, the power that it has over us. Raushenbush said that it is religion that prevents us from doing things like picking up a gun, or bullying or other immoral things. This made me think of the issue of virtue, and whether it comes from within, or if it is something we learn. However, the part nearer to the end about putting things into perspective is what I was blessed by most.
I had already been pondering those ideas before listening to the broadcast. In our individual lives, there's so much we can get upset about or concerned about, which at the end of the day, mean nothing. Raushenbush made it clear that there is a bigger picture — God's kingdom. I love bringing myself back to a place of peace (when I'm anxious about a bill or an event, etc…) when I remind myself that it doesn't really matter, the bigger picture is God's purpose and what he is accomplishing. His will being done on earth as it is in heaven.
Just wanted to thank you for
Permalink Submitted by Sara Bagge on Wed, 2011-12-21 12:32
Just wanted to thank you for this week's interview with Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. I was raised evangelical and recognized "Rauschenbusch" in the blurb for the podcast as one of the thinkers I was told to approach with suspicion in my theology classes at a prominent evangelical college. My concern for the here-and-now issues of justice that has led me to feel more at home in mainline Protestant churches (including Riverside when I lived in NYC) as a young adult.
The conversation between Paul and Krista gave me new energy to engage in conversations about faith and social implications of the Gospel, particularly with the many people I love who still identify strongly as evangelicals. Thanks for this!
Understanding Religious
Permalink Submitted by Roger O'quinn on Wed, 2011-12-21 12:33
Understanding Religious beliefs of people, who converse with us, is more important than insisting that they understand my beliefs. Applaud the ties that bind others to their religion and appreciate the richness God has given to the world in our abilities to live together in peace and harmony.
Permalink Submitted by Roger O'Quinn on Sun, 2011-11-20 17:41
Understanding Religious beliefs of people, who converse with us, is more important than insisting that they understand my beliefs. Applaud the ties that bind others to their religion and appreciate the richness God has given to the world in our abilities to live together in peace and harmony.
Permalink Submitted by Sara Bagge on Mon, 2011-11-28 10:27
Just wanted to thank you for this weeks' interview with Paul Brandeis Raushenbush. I was raised evangelical and recognized "Raushenbush" in the blurb for the podcast as one of the thinkers I was told to approach with suspicion in my theology classes at a prominent evangelical college. My concern for the here-and-now issues of justice that has led me to feel more at home in mainline Protestant churches (including Riverside when I lived in NYC)as a young adult. The conversation between Paul and Krista gave me knew energy to engage in conversations about faith and social implications of the Gospel, particularly with the many people I love who still identify strongly as evangelicals. Thanks for this!
Permalink Submitted by Liat Browne on Mon, 2011-12-12 20:23
I found Raushenbush's conversation with Tipping to be informative and interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed the few minutes they took to speak about Religion's impact on the human, the power that it has over us. Raushenbush said that it is religion that prevents us from doing things like picking up a gun, or bullying or other immoral things. This made me think of the issue of virtue, and whether it comes from within, or if it is something we learn. However, the part nearer to the end about putting things into perspective is what I was blessed by most. I had already been pondering those ideas before listening to the broadcast. In our individual lives, there's so much we can get upset about or concerned about, which at the end of the day, mean nothing. Raushenbush made it clear that there is a bigger picture - God's kingdom. I love bringing myself back to a place of peace (when I'm anxious about a bill or an event, etc) when I remind myself that it doesn't really matter, the bigger picture is God's purpose and what He is accomplishing. His will being done on earth as it is in heaven.
Voices on the Radio
Raushenbush is the senior religion editor for the Huffington Post and editor of the 100th anniversary edition of Walter Rauschenbusch's book, Christianity and the Social Crisis — In the 21st Century.
Production Credits
Host/Producer: Krista Tippett
Executive Producer: Kate Moos
Senior Editor: Trent Gilliss
Producer: Chris Heagle
Producer: Susan Leem
Producer: Nancy Rosenbaum
Associate Web Developer: Anne Breckbill
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