On Being with Krista Tippett Mario Cuomo and Mark Souder — Faith and Politics in America
Feb 20, 2003
Mario Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, and Mark Souder, a former Congressman from Indiana, dive into the complex interplay between faith and politics. They reflect on how personal beliefs shape public policy and the moral dilemmas that arise in a diverse society. The conversation touches on navigating personal convictions while serving varied constituents, the essence of community action through shared principles, and the pressures politicians face in balancing religious values with governance in a pluralistic America.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Faith and Governance: A Delicate Balance
01:38 • 6min
Exploring the Elusive Nature of God and Religion
08:08 • 3min
Faith and Politics: A Common Ground
11:32 • 8min
Navigating Faith and Politics
19:23 • 27min
The Search for Spirituality in a Material World
46:42 • 5min
