Are Evangelicals Actually Conservative? - Examining Modern Evangelicalism
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complexities of modern evangelicalism in this thought-provoking 20-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the intellectual and ideological diversity within the evangelical movement, challenging common misconceptions. Examine how the media's portrayal and exit polls may not accurately represent the movement's views. Discover the evolving relationship between evangelicalism and politics, including young evangelicals' frustrations with the church's political focus. Learn about potential future trends, such as a shift away from party alignment and increased emphasis on human values, race, citizenship, and social justice. Gain insights from theology professor Karen Swallow Prior and political commentator David French as they discuss topics like culture wars, complementarianism, social media's impact, and the awakening within the church.
Syllabus
Intro
What is Evangelicalism
Are Evangelicals Conservative
What Im Seeing Now
Culture Wars
Holistic Approach
Complementarianism
Social Media
Impact of Diversity
Awakening in the Church
The Peril
Conclusion
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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