207. Trump off the Ballot EXPLAINED // Andrew L. Seidel

The New Evangelicals Podcast

Tim Whitaker

News, Religion & Spirituality, Politics, Christianity

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🗓️ 10 January 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary In this conversation, Tim Whitaker interviews c about the disqualification of Donald Trump from the Colorado ballot and the definition of insurrection. They discuss the legal basis for disqualification under the 14th Amendment and the role of the courts in determining eligibility for office. They also address the argument of tyranny and the potential for violence in the upcoming 2024 election. Takeaways The Colorado Supreme Court disqualified Donald Trump from the state's ballot under the 14th Amendment, which prohibits insurrectionists from holding public office. Insurrection is defined as an organized and armed uprising against authority or the operations of government, with the intent to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. The chances of Trump being off the ballot in other states depend on the decisions of the courts and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment. Disqualification based on insurrection is not a violation of democratic principles, but rather a safeguard against those who have violated their oath to uphold the Constitution. The 2024 election may see increased volatility and potential acts of violence, but upholding the rule of law and defeating Trump in a landslide can help mitigate these risks. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:10 Disqualification from the Colorado Ballot 09:23 Definition of Insurrection 19:23 Chances of Trump Being Off the Ballot 24:20 Addressing the Tyranny Question 31:28 What to Expect in 2024 Learn more about The Summit For Religious Freedom Listen to Episode 164 with Andrew Seidel Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Support Our Work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:29.8	Friends, it's no secret that Christian nationalism is on the rise and threatens the rights of all of our neighbors.
0:35.6	You also know I'm a big believer in shared values over shared beliefs and you know that we are committed to working together with all kinds of folks to protect democracy in
0:43.5	2023. That's why I'm proud to let you know about the Summit for Religious Freedom
0:48.0	hosted by Americans United taking place in Washington DC, April 14th through the 16th.
0:53.2	I'm going to be there and I'm so excited because keynote speakers include
0:56.7	Anthea Butler, author of white evangelical racism, who we've had on the show before,
1:01.3	and Representative Jamie Raskin, a vocal opponent of authoritarianism
1:05.3	and Christian nationalism. The Summit for Religious Freedom is a big tent full of all kinds of people
1:10.2	from different walks of life and holding different beliefs, uniting under the shared
1:13.9	value of protecting the rights of all of our neighbors.
1:17.1	So grab a ticket.
1:18.5	Let's hang out and learn all about the ways we can resist Christian nationalism and protect freedom for all.
1:23.7	Go to the SRF.org for more information and if you can't make it in person that's okay.
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