Latter Day Struggles
The Latter Day Struggles Podcast addresses beliefs and issues within the LDS faith that are challenging to talk about but vital to discuss for those trying to navigate their relationship in or around the church. Valerie and her guests invite psychological maturity, theological health, and institutional integrity.
Latter Day Struggles
439: Religious Silence is Complicity in Times of Social Unrest
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Series Title: Religion IS Political [Part VI of VII]
In this episode Val & Nathan break down what religious institutional silent is communicating in times of social unrest. Don't miss this episode or series if you want to more deeply understand why religions are simply never neutral! They are loudly communicating what they stand for when they choose silence over speaking truth to power.
Timestamps:
00:00 Series Recap Setup
02:12 Religion Meets Politics
05:24 Legitimacy vs Transformation
06:59 Silence Equals Complicity
08:48 Why Churches Stay Quiet
13:23 Truth Claims Block Reform
20:05 Faith as Moral Reform
26:01 Rethinking Prophets
29:37 Prophetic Not Partisan
31:30 Closing and Next Episode
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