Story and how youre using them in the book . Sure, first conservatism. I think of conservatism as having a libertarian minded heart when it comes to federalism, governments be involved in peoples lives less and less and less. The reason im a conservative though instead of a libertarian is because i also feel a lot of kinship with conservative social values, which are often in line with evangelical values. Sometimes, if im feeling frosty, i might call it [inaudible] because even though im holding a big fan of the government we can get into that. But in terms of being an evangelical i believe the bible is an errant which i think is a prominent feature of evangelicalism. I believe in the holy spirit guiding you. I believe in most of the things you found in Southern Baptists denominations. And the fact i was southern helps. Did you grow up Southern Baptist . Yeah, we went to Southern Baptist churches that youve heard of Like First Baptist Church in dallas, texas and in lynchburg, virginia.
Clear from the book that you do write this book as both an evangelical christian who self identifies and a conservative. What do those two terms mean to you . How do you define those two terms for how you use them in the book quick. First conservativism is having a libertarian minded heart when it comes to federalism being involved in peoples lives echo the reason am conservative i have some kinship with those values that are often in mind my in line with those evangelical values. Sometimes i call it conservative area and. We will get into that. But in terms of being an evangelical i believe it is a prominent feature i believe in the holy spirit guiding you and i believe most of the things you would find in Southern Baptist plus i was southern. We went to Southern Baptist. I grew up in virginia. So you have that evangelical pedigree. And the conservative background and you make no bones about that that is the position you are coming from when you are writing to critique donald trump. Y
Nonfiction authors about their latest work. Congratulations on this book. It sounds like its out there now and i think you are making a statement about some things we really need to think about in here about especially about evangelicals and trauma. Congratulations. Lets try to situate you. I know we dont like labels but i think its clear from the book that you do write this book as both evangelical christian, self identified, and as a conservative. What do those two terms mean to you or how do you to find those two times in terms of your own story and how youre using them in the book . First with conservatism, i think of conservatism as having a libertarian minded heart when it comes to federalism, the government being involved in peoples lives, less, less, the reasons im a conservative though instead of libertarian is because i also feel a lot of kinship with conservative social values which are often in line with evangelical values. Sometimes im really feeling frosty i might call it
Thanks for this opportunity to talk about your great new book. Journalist writer for the atlantic. Ive recently learned Detroit Lions fan thanks for thanks writing this bk. Its really a brilliant piece of political and, religious journalism. And i also read it as a kind of heartfelt plea for the evangelical to, you know, quoting from revelation to write to return to their first love. So i think that was the church of ephesus. Its not i know its not easy saying things about the tribe, the community, religious community in which you sort of came of age. And i know that takes courage. So thanks. Well professor. Youre very kind for saying that thank you because i that youve lived through this thing and you know firsthand how difficult it is to be the squeaky wheel and to step out of line with your own tribe and. Ill be honest, you know, i dont feel particular really brave or, courageous in doing this. I wish, frankly, that i would have had the courage to do it a long time ago. This problem
Stephen mansfield on his washington in one hour, author Stephen Mansfield on his Washington Times oped about President Trumps support our go talk show host bill press. He discusses the year in politics and what to expect in 2018. Members are advised that these of the last votes expected in the house for the day, the week, the month, and the year. The House Republican leader in congress as they wrap up business for the year. Lawmakers quickly leave the u. S. Capitol and head home for the holidays. We welcome you to washington journal. Congress did pass a shortterm spending plan that keeps the government running for a few more weeks, only to face the same issues when they return in early january. We want to get to your calls and comments. How would you rate the performance of the house and senate and your own representative . 202 7488001, thats our line for republicans. 202 7488000 for democrats. For independents, 202 7488002. Yesterday, congress wrapped up business as lawmakers head out