Is the US Church in the grip of political idolatry? Shane Claiborne & Johnnie Moore
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Following the pro-Trump riots and storming of Congress at Capitol Hill, many fear white evangelicals in the USA are in the grip of political idolatry in their support of the outgoing president.
Justin is joined by Johnnie Moore who chaired Trump’s Evangelical Executive Council and defends Trump’s administration, and Christian justice activist Shane Claiborne who has been an outspoken critic of the president.
For Johnnie Moore: https://twitter.com/JohnnieM
For Shane Claiborne: https://twitter.com/ShaneClaiborne
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Released on 15 Jan 2021
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