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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

Zen Talks: Chigan-kutsu Kyo-On Dokuro

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Chigan-kutsu Kyo-On Dokuro Roland Jaeckel is the Abbot of the Zen Studies Society in New York and of Charles River Zen, a Rinzai Zen community practicing in the greater Boston area. Chigan Rōshi received inka shomei, Dharma Transmission, in the Japanese Rinzai Zen Hakuin lineage by Shinge-shitsu Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi. He also received Temple Dharma Transmission from Denkyo-shitsu Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi at Rinzai-ji, in Los Angeles.

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[Deutsch/German] Festrede: 40 Jahre staatliche Anerkennung des Buddhismus, 4. März 2023 18:47

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Chigan Rōshis Festrede zum Anlass des 40. Jubiläums der staatlichen Anerkennung des Buddhismus als Religion in Österreich (Österreichische Buddhistische Religionsgesellschaft), 4. März 2023. Chigan Rōshi's keynote address at the 40th anniversary celebration of Buddhism being recognized by the Austrian government, March 4, 2023 (in German) Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHVV3zv6PFg…

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[Deutsch/German] Dharmavortrag im Bodhidharma Zendo Wien, 8. März 2023 Chigan Rōshi 27:39

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Abendvortrag am 8. März 2023 im Bodhidharma Zendo Wien. Chigan Rōshi kehrte nach über 30 Jahren zum ersten Male wieder in das Zendo in Wien zurück und hielt diesen Vortrag, Returning for the first time in 30 years Chigan Rōshi gave an evening talk at the Bodhidharma Zendo in Vienna.

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[Deutsch/German] Teishō: Verwirrende Kletterpflanzen Fall 53 - Baso's Salz und Sosse 50:13

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Das dritte Teishō auf Deutsch vom März 2023 Sesshin am BergZendo in Österreich, Fall 53 der Verwirrenden Kletterpflanzen. The third and last teishō from the sesshin at the BergZendo in Austria, March 2023, in German language.

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[Deutsch/German] Teishō: Verwirrende Kletterpflanzen Fall 52 - Oryu's Sutren Singen 54:41

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Ein Teishō auf Deutsch das am BergZendo in der Nähe von Wien über Fall 52 des Shūmon Kattō-shū von Chigan Rōshi gegeben wurde. Teishō in German from a Sesshin at the BergZendo in Austria, treating case 52 of the collection Entangling Vines.

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[Deutsch/German] Teishō: Verwirrende Kletterpflanzen Fall 51 - Daitsu Chisho Buddha 38:29

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Teishō vom 10. März 2023, gegeben am BergZendo (Bodhidharma Zendo Wien) über Fall 51 des Shumon Kattoshu, Verwirrende Kletterpflanzen. Teishō given March 10, 2023 at the BergZendo near Vienna in German.

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Dharma Talk: Rinzai-ji Hō-On Zazenkai, Kyō-On Dokurō Oshō, July 26, 2020 47:20

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Commemorating Denkyō-shitsu Kyōzan Jōshū Rōshi, A talk given about "How did we get here?" and a call to all disciples and students of this particular lineage to come together to carry forward the wealth of a living tradition.

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Shūmon Kattōshū Case 24: "Not Entering Nirvana" Kyō-On Dokurō Oshō, July 25, 2020 55:50

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Teishō on Entangling Vines Case 24 given during the online Hō-On Zazenkai in commeoration of Denkyō-shitsu Kyōzan Jōshū Rōshi.

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[Deutsch/German] Dharma Nachricht, 24.5.2020 11:02

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Ist Zen Buddhismus? Wie sieht es denn aus mit der Beziehung zwischen Zen und dem Buddha? Und eine Einladung zur Praxis...

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[Deutsch/German] Dharma Nachricht 2. April, 2020, Dokurō 9:57

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Eine Dharma Nachricht für alle Zen-Praktizierenden, die Deutsch sprechen. A Dharma message in German to all Zen practitioners... regardless of language.

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Dharma Talk, April 1, 2020 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 15:42

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Thoughts on social distancing, pandemic, and Zen practice (without distorted final 30 seconds)

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Dharma Talk, March 4, 2020 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 16:38

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Dharma Talk, February 12, 2020 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 15:13

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Dharma Talk, January 22, 2020 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 14:15

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Dharma Talk, November 20, 2019 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 12:09

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What would you say to a "beginner" who is asking what Zen is?

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Dharma Talk, October 30, 2019 (Kyō-On Dokurō, Oshō) 11:42

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