Religion and Politics
Have you ever heard the old saying, “We don’t talk religion or politics during the holidays”? Well, that’s an unspoken rule I ran into about twelve years ago at a family gathering. I won’t go into details but suffice it to say that I engaged in a theological dispute at a holiday family gathering. Not my brightest moment. Afterwards one of my family members politely explained, “We don’t talk religion and politics during the holidays.”
Obviously the reason for this unspoken social construct is to avoid conflict that might disrupt the meaning of whatever holiday might be in view. As we head into the holiday season you’re going to be around friends and family where you really can’t talk “Religion or Politics.”
I personally don’t feel like these are subjects that should be avoided. But it is clear that other people disagree. The truth of the matter is that politics and religion are very important parts of our society, and they are things that we just can’t escape from. Don’t get me wrong, there are some parts of politics that I don’t like to discuss, such as the comments that UCP candidate Caylan Ford made because no one should ever say things like that. But when it comes to who is going to win between Clinton and Trump, now, that is something that should be discussed. So, if you’re like me, try as hard as you can to keep your comments to yourself, until the holiday season is over though. Then, you can talk to your heart’s delight.
Let’s Talk…Theolitics
I’ve got some great news! Theology Mix has a solution to the religion and politics dilemma and we’re calling it “Theolitics.” With the launch of a new year at Theology Mix, the hosts have asked me to write a weekly column discussing politics and religion. My initial reaction was, “Wait! We’re not supposed to talk about those things! Especially during the holidays!”
So, instead of talking religion, or politics, we’re launching a new column here at Theology Mix called, “Let’s Talk Theolitics.” Each week I’ll tackle a political story that has theological implications. With the 2016 presidential campaign already in high gear there is plenty of material for us to work with!
So, this holiday season don’t talk about religion or politics when your at family gatherings.
Instead… Let’s talk Theolitics!
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