Doug Pagitt on July 4th, Patriotism, and the Common Good
About this episode
Doug Pagitt discusses complex feelings about America, patriotism, and the importance of community and inclusion on the 4th of July.
Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to. Show Notes: Vote Common Good Doug Pagitt Esther’s Army - Katie Giddini Let America be America by Langston Hughes Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We ” Key Topics Expansive view of Christianity and faith The role of stories in shaping identity Patriotism and its personal nature The importance of community and inclusion The intersection of faith and politics Stories of connection across political divides The history of America and its narratives The work of Vote Common Good Chapters 00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America 03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity 06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology 09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith 12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism 15:35 The…
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