Legislation, policy, patriotism, and religious freedom. There are so many differing views on so many challenging issues. As pastors and ministry leaders, how can we disagree respectfully without compromising our convictions? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by John Inazu. John is a distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University. He is a constitutional scholar, legal expert, former litigator, and devoted Christ-follower. John has written for a number of media outlets, and his most recent book is entitled Learning to Disagree. Together, John and Jason discuss important considerations for engaging respectfully with those who hold differing views on issues and beliefs. John also shares some powerful insights about how our allegiance to Jesus impacts and influences our lives and ministries.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

John Inazu on the significance of empathy as a skill that can be developed through practice and repetition: "Learning empathy is a practice and a habit that helps you see another human being more fully."

John Inazu on the importance of recognizing and honoring the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of their differences: "The individual image bearers around us and the differences that they reflect as human beings is derivative of God's image."

John Inazu on the significance of balanced perspectives when discussing allegiance to one's country and political system: "We don't have to deny the good things about America and the good things about democracy to say that our allegiance should be properly limited."
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