We look at the opening chapters of Democracy in America and the state of the spirit of religion and the spirit in America today.
Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Leading Off (2:06) - We remark on the second impeachment of Donald Trump. Link: AP report on impeachment.
Required Reading (6:07) - We discuss the Author’s Introduction to Democracy in America and the first two chapters of volume one of the work plus Genesis 1-3 and a selection from Hesiod’s Theogony. Links: Mansfield/Winthrop translation of Democracy in America.
Headlines (29:56) - We talk about the role of Christians in the events of January 6 and, more broadly, the way that some leading evangelicals have connected the cause of Trump with the cause of Christ. Links: David French’s newsletter; Rod Dreyer on the Eric Metaxas-Charlie Kirk interview; Eric Metaxas-Charlie Kirk interview; Religion Unplugged report on the Jericho March; Rod Dreyer on the “MLK of the Deplorables”; Franklin Graham on the Republicans voting for impeachment (via Newsweek); The Atlantic on the Jericho March and January 6.
Open the Gradebook (43:41) - We grade three possible snow day activities: sledding, a movie marathon, and Zoom school.
Tocqueville's Crystal Ball (48:58) - With football season winding down, we make our final picks for the rest of the NFL playoffs. Final records for our fall sports picks: Matt: 33-30-1; Dave: 22-41-1.
Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.
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Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.
