Political Theology with the Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford

Much breath has been spent on this show talking about the intersection between politics and religion. Typically, when mentioned it's in the negative and is a perversion of the faith for the sake of power. Think the Moral Majority or anything MAGA for perfect examples of that. Too often, as progressives, do we play it conservative in this regard because we don't want to want our faith to trample on others. Though there are ways we can get involved with politics and not lose our souls in the process. There's a balance that can be achieved.

Joining me today is The Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford and her passion is political theology. Political Theology involves applying theological concepts and ideas to politics and policy.

Marcia has a unique perspective and voice. Her ministry has been in Southwest Detroit’s Latinx population—an international port with an aggressive regional ICE director. Dr. Ledford is a civil rights attorney representing society’s most marginalized. She's also an Episcopal priest that founded Political Theology Matters, LLC, to help the faithful develop public theology mission and broadcast messaging for greater social justice.

In our talk, Marcia walks us through the spirituality of resistance and the deep implications of social justice work to the Gospel. It's an essential talk and at an apt time because as the pandemic is slowly ending, our work and advocacy need to ramp up if we are to help secure the rights of all people. This is a time when practicing political theology is key because there are issues with equality, immigration, and voting rights on the horizon. Stay awake and stay engaged.

 

Link Love and Extras:

Marcia founded Political Theology Matters: politicaltheologymatters.com

You can contact Marcia: marcia@miptm.com

Marcia recommends these books for further reading:

Forgotten Dead by Carrigan and Webb

Spirituality of Resistance by Roger S. Gottlieb

  Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world.

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