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Meeting Trump, Voting For Jesus, and Pope Francis' Thoughts On The Election

Seeking Excellence with Nathan Crankfield

Save 15% on spiritual classics at https://tanbooks.com/ with code Nathan15 Join us on Locals to support Seeking Excellence and for more great content! https://seekingexcellence.locals.com/ Learn more about John Frankman at https://www.johnfrankman.com/ Summary In this episode of Seeking Excellence, Nathan Crankfield engages in a deep conversation with John Frankman, discussing his military background, advocacy for pro-life issues, and the current political landscape as the 2024 elections approach. They explore the implications of recent comments made by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the role of the Catholic Church in politics, and the importance of local elections. The discussion also touches on economic policies, the principle of double effect in voting, and the call for personal responsibility in civic engagement. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recent Experiences 09:10 Advocacy for Military Accountability 10:36 Pro-Life Efforts in Florida 13:12 Meeting President Trump 15:06 Trump's Recent Catholic Posts 17:44 Catholic Perspectives on Abortion 21:22 The Role of the Church in Politics 23:13 Comparing Immigration and Life Issues 28:47 Critique of the Pope's Statements 33:51 Voting and Political Responsibility 38:36 Taxation and Government Spending 44:06 The Concept of Fair Share in Taxation 52:31 Writing Jesus on the Ballot 58:25 Practicality in Faith and Politics 01:02:45 Conclusion and Call to Action