Should Cyrus Be Worshiped? (Audio)

Posted on by Political Philosophy: Dr Laurie M Johnson
In chapters 3 and 4 of Brueggemann’s The Prophetic Imagination, we are cautioned to not place faith in the false eternity of the royal imagination. Those in power will say all is well and will seek the backing of religious leaders to do so. In this episode, I examine the tendency of Americans to worship political parties and presidents from Brueggemann’s point of view, but I also offer a word of caution about Brueggemann’s approach. Is it possible to make God a public actor without what Brueggemann most fears–making God the right hand of earthly power rather than the other way around. I’ll have more to say about what’s in both chapters next week.
Here’s a link to the full event on Jan. 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44AiTIFRgfw
For more from me visit lauriemjohnson.com, politicalphilosophy.video.blog

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