Liminal Living

TakeawaysFaith can provide an organizing center, meaning, and purpose in life.Gushee's journey of faith involved a conversion experience as a teenager and a broadening of perspectives through studying Christian ethics.Democracy is a system of government that belongs to the people and is based on a constitution and the rule of law.Authoritarianism poses a threat to democracy and can be fueled by religious or ideological beliefs.It is important to defend and uphold democratic principles, including free and fair elections, an independent judiciary, and the protection of individual rights. Support for democracy among Christians has eroded since the 1960s, leading to a sense of alienation and fear among conservative Christians.Conservative Christians perceive culture and politics as dominated by their enemies and feel oppressed, which has been exploited by political figures like Donald Trump.Identity-oriented politics and the rejection of pluralism are not aligned with the teachings of Christianity.The rise of aut