Jordan talks with Dr. Greg Lee to discuss Augustine's 'City of God' and its relevance to contemporary issues such as social justice, political division, and church unity. They explore the importance of understanding Augustine's context, the implications of his thoughts on coercion and unity, the necessity of community engagement in addressing modern societal challenges, and more.
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Resources:
1) The Essential City of God: A Reader and Commentary, Gregory Lee
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the London Lyceum Podcast
00:56 Exploring Augustine's Influence
05:14 The Essential City of God Book
09:07 Augustine's Relevance to Modern Politics
14:48 Engaging with Ancient Texts
18:26 Political Division and Church Unity
22:21 Community and Decision Making
27:33 Rhetoric: Righteous Anger vs. Divisive Speech
31:26 Pursuing Justice and Racial Reconciliation
37:14 Future Projects and Conclusion