Ancient Philosophy, Modern Ethics, Politics & Truth

In this episode, Jake Sweetman and David Campbell discuss the stunning Cathedral of Durham, which is home to some very prominent biblical scholars like N.T. Wright. We explore the Church of England and the battle shaping up for its soul between liberal and conservative factions.  David shares the inspiring story of Ellen Bell, the pastor of a church in Durham who has faithfully led his congregation for 30 years and how his hard work has paid off with the opening of a new building. This serves as a reminder to pastors that the path to growth is not always explosive, but faithful hard work is still rewarded. They also examine the arbitrary benchmarks we often set for when someone qualifies as a person and how this ties into personhood theory.  This discussion touches on topics such as abortion, euthanasia, embryos, and transhumanism. They delve into how Greek philosophy, not the Bible, is the source of the idea of separating body from person, leading to extreme positions and the importance of Christians treating everyone with dignity, regardless of their beliefs. Lastly, they explore the differences between moral and political issues and how they impact our society.  Join us as we discuss how Christians should approach politics, and distinguish between taking a stand on a moral issue versus an economic one. We consider the importance of taking a stance on moral issues like abortion and euthanasia, and the dangers of associating ourselves with an economic system. Politics is ultimately the promotion of truth, and as Christians, we must be careful to die on the right hill. --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:12) - Church and Body Book Discussion (0:08:53) - Body Value and Personhood Theory (0:18:07) - The Culture of Death and Convenience (0:26:13) - Politics, Morality, and Truth Intersection (0:39:29) - Christianity, Suffering, and Serving Others ----- Join us every week for conversations with each other, regular contributors & special guests. Sign up for Vast Weekly: https://vast-weekly.beehiiv.com/ Follow Good Theology on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodtheolog... Good Theology is part of The Vast Podcast Network