
The Holy Post 673: The L.A. Protests & Becoming a Priest and Podcaster with Esau McCaulley
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Jun 11, 2025 Esau McCaulley, an Anglican priest, New Testament professor, and New York Times columnist, shares his insights on navigating faith and culture. He reflects on the potential violence in protests against immigration policies and discusses how leadership can shape peaceful activism. The legacy of theologian Walter Brueggemann is explored, particularly his themes of abundance in contrast to societal scarcity. McCaulley also touches on his journey from academia to podcasting, emphasizing the importance of making theological discussions accessible and relevant.
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Online Fear Fuels Protest Violence
- Online political rhetoric hijacks people's nervous systems with fear and stress.
- Some level of violence at protests seems nearly inevitable under these emotionally overwhelmed conditions.
Fear Blocks Rational Thought
- Fear impairs higher reasoning and leads to survival-mode, animalistic behavior.
- Leaders must reduce fear to enable rational, empathetic responses amid crisis.
Brueggemann’s Vision of Abundance
- Walter Brueggemann contrasted the world's scarcity myth with God's abundant kingdom.
- His prophetic critique challenges consumerism, militarism, and nationalism as demonic forces.








