“Bad Politics: Polarization and the Violence in Gaza”--Called to be Bad Podcast S3 EP2

“In a sense, partisan politics, uncompromising politics are seen as, ‘Well that’s the real problem,’ and I think that moderate politics often does take a side, I just don’t think it has the courage to say it.”

In this episode of Called to be Bad–Jonny Rashid, pastor, and author of the book, “Jesus Takes A Side: Embracing the Political Demands of the Gospel,” shares his experience of living as an Arab-American during political upheaval in the United States, and his realization that politics are always personal. We discuss the dangers of moderate politics and how polarization may not be as “bad” as people often think they are. Jonny also breaks down aspects of the devastation ripping apart Gaza right now–and how you can hold two true things together at the same time. 

Connect with Jonny’s work:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnyrashid/?hl=en

Substack: https://jonnyrashid.substack.com/

His book, “Jesus Takes a Side: Embracing the Political Demands of the Gospel”: https://www.mennomedia.org/9781513810430/jesus-takes-a-side

The article Jonny references: 

https://jonnyrashid.substack.com/p/when-it-comes-to-israel-palestine