Truth Unites Before Dunking on Keller … Consider This
Oct 10, 2025
Gavin Ortlund tackles the complex relationship between Christians and politics, defending third-wayism against its critics. He clarifies that this approach emphasizes biblical principles over political alignment, urging fair engagement with its ideas. The discussion touches on the dangers of divisive online discourse and the need for Christian charity in communication. Ortlund also warns about the fragmentation caused by secondary doctrines and encourages humility and respectful disagreement using historical examples.
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Bible Over Partisan Middle Ground
- Third-wayism, as explained by proponents, aims to let the Bible set the agenda rather than find a political middle ground.
- Gavin emphasizes it's not moral equivalency but obedience to biblical priorities that may rearrange modern political furniture.
Third-Way Defined Concisely
- Gavin summarizes third-way thinking: contemporary conservative politics differs from historic Christianity and those differences matter.
- He frames the aim as simply following Jesus, which he calls the 'first way.'
Listen Beyond Your Algorithm
- Gavin warns against dismissing problems on the political right and urges listening to others' experiences shaped by algorithms.
- He advises paying attention to perspectives you might not see in your own feed.
