Christian Pluralism: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference

Christian Pluralism: Living Faithfully in a World of DifferenceThe term ‘pluralism’ has been subject to misunderstanding – even misuse – over the past several years. Some read or hear the word and think simply of a multiplicity of opinions. Others think of a sort of moral relativism that affirms your truth and my truth, no matter how contradictory they may be. Others still may think of this as some sort of squishy interfaith unity that denies matters of ultimate importance. In a conversation with John Inazu, Trillia Newbell, and Michael Wear we dive into the meaning of pluralism and how it is that Christians in particular can live faithfully amidst a world of difference. These careful writers and thinkers help us begin to grasp a more robust vision for Christian pluralism:“We are all actually called to be reconcilers. Any one of us who have professed faith in Jesus Christ, we are called to a ministry of reconciliation. That means a proclamation of the gospel. So sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to the world around me, to my neighbors, to my friends...I believe that the greatest love that we can extend to others is Jesus.” - Trillia NewbellWe hope you’re inspired by this conversation about hope, justice, faithfulness, and love, even in the midst of change, challenge, and conflict.This podcast is an edited version of an evening conversation recorded in 2020. Watch the full video of the conversation here, and learn more about John Inazu, Trillia Newbell, and Michael Wear.Authors and books mentioned in the conversation:Liberty’s Refuge: The Forgotten Freedom of Assembly, by John InazuConfident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference, by John InazuUncommon Ground: Living Faithfully in a World of Difference, by John InazuSacred Endurance, by Trilia NewbellIf God Is For Us, by Trilia NewbellFear and Faith, by Trilia NewbellGod’s Very Good Idea, by Trilia NewbellReclaiming Hope: Lessons Learned in the Obama White House About the Future of Faith in America, by Michael WearChristianity, Pluralism, and Public Life in the United States: Insights from Christian Leaders, by Michael Wear and Amy BlackTim KellerRussell MooreToni MorrisonRelated Trinity Forum Readings:The Federalist PapersCity of God, by Augustine of HippoThe Children of Light and the Children of Darkness, by Reinhold NiebuhrPolitics, Morality, and Civility, by Václav HavelRelated Conversations:A New Year With The Word with Malcolm GuiteMusic, Creativity & Justice with Ruth Naomi FloydPursuing Humility with Richard Foster and Brenda QuinnReading as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten WilsonWalking as a Spiritual Practice with Mark BuchananMaking as a Spiritual Practice with Makoto FujimuraConnecting Spiritual Formation & Public Life with Michael WearThe Kingdom, the Power & The Glory with Tim AlbertaA Life Worth Living with Miroslav VolfTowards a Better Christian PoliticsTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to join the Trinity Forum Society and help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietySpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for our podcast artwork.