Doug Stuart sits down with Domenic Scarcella, author of Good Neighbor, Bad Citizen: Reflections on the Core Social Conflict Revealed by Jesus Christ's Way of the Cross, to dive into the complex relationship between faith, being a good neighbor, and the expectations of citizenship. Scarcella unpacks the provocative themes of his book, crafted to challenge and enrich the reader's spiritual journey in under an hour, making it an ideal companion for devotion or quiet contemplation during Passion Week. Throughout the episode, Scarcella discusses the significant shifts in Christian thought since Constantine’s era, highlighting how these changes have blurred the lines between ecclesiastical loyalty and civic duty. Citing the Good Samaritan parable, he emphasizes Jesus' teachings on the juxtaposition of societal roles and personal empathy, urging a return to the gospel's raw truths over societal impositions. Listeners will engage with Scarcella's critique of modern Christianity's approach to scripture, his advocacy for deep and cognitive consideration of the Bible, and the importance of "insourcing ethics" rather than outsourcing them. His insights into the cognitive empathy presented in biblical narratives, and the competing loyalties faced by believers navigating being a good neighbor against being a good citizen, furnish a thought-provoking discussion. Additional Resources: * Amazon (paperback & Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/Good-Neighbor-Bad-Citizen-Reflections/dp/B0CL36FXWS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ( https://www.amazon.com/Good-Neighbor-Bad-Citizen-Reflections/dp/B0CL36FXWS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= ) * Barnes&Noble (paperback & Nook): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144379266?ean=9798855665802 ( https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144379266?ean=9798855665802 ) * Lulu (paperback): https://www.lulu.com/shop/domenic-scarcella/good-neighbor-bad-citizen/paperback/product-je56729.html?page=1&pageSize=4 ( https://www.lulu.com/shop/domenic-scarcella/good-neighbor-bad-citizen/paperback/product-je56729.html?page=1&pageSize=4 ) * Domenic's Substack: https://GoodNeighborBadCitizen.substack.com ( https://goodneighborbadcitizen.substack.com/ ) * Connect with Domenic on X: https://twitter.com/GoodNeighBadCit ( https://twitter.com/GoodNeighBadCit ) * Connect with Domenic on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenicscarcella/ ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/domenicscarcella/ ) * Connect with Domenic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dom.scarcella/ ( https://www.facebook.com/dom.scarcella/ ) Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ( https://podsworth.com ) The Libertarian Christian Podcast Episode 365 March 22, 2024 ★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c289452e ★ Additional episodes: https://libertarianchristians.com/shows/libertarian-christian-podcast/ ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9aJh9ueHHA

Tune in at 5:45 ET today for a special livestream of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast with the Great Scott Horton. We will be discussing the history of the Israel/Palestinian conflict and how it's contributed to the current war going on in the region and the foreign policy of the US. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1R4eEYPLEo

Do religious people in the United States need to be on alert for violations of their religious freedom? What recent issues have taken place that threaten our individual liberty? Daniel Ortner joins us to talk about the Pacific Legal Foundation and how individual and religious liberty are key fights in the preservation of a just society. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VED_a4ybjJs

How do you unmake violence in parts of the world that are at war? How do you see those in need as friends and not just part of some aggregate situation? What does it look like to love anyway, despite the appearance, beliefs, or history of those in need? Jeremy Courtney, founder and CEO of Preemptive Love, joins us to talk about his new book, "Love Anyway", and the work his organization is doing to imagine the more beautiful world. Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLWZApH6UCY