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Mentioned in 17 episodes
Return of the Strong Gods
Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West
Book • 2021
In 'Return of the Strong Gods,' R.R.
Reno argues that the post-war consensus, which aimed to create an 'open society' free from the dogmas that led to World War II, is breaking down.
He contends that the strong gods—powerful loyalties to nation, clan, and religion—are returning as people seek meaning and community.
Reno traces the historical roots of this shift, critiquing the relativism and multiculturalism that have eroded traditional values.
He advocates for a return to classic human values such as patriotism, family, and historic Christianity, warning that the absence of these strong gods could invite darker alternatives.
Reno argues that the post-war consensus, which aimed to create an 'open society' free from the dogmas that led to World War II, is breaking down.
He contends that the strong gods—powerful loyalties to nation, clan, and religion—are returning as people seek meaning and community.
Reno traces the historical roots of this shift, critiquing the relativism and multiculturalism that have eroded traditional values.
He advocates for a return to classic human values such as patriotism, family, and historic Christianity, warning that the absence of these strong gods could invite darker alternatives.
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Mentioned by Michael Millerman in the context of the return of theology and mysticism in the post-liberal era.
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On the Margin: Are You Ready For The 1st Turning? | Michael Millerman
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Winston Marshall as the author of the book exploring the end of the World War II consensus.
Winston Marshall as the author of the book exploring the end of the World War II consensus.
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Jonathan Pageau - “World War II is the founding myth of the modern world” The End Of The World War Two Consensus
Recommended by Mollie Hemingway for David Harsanyi , focusing on institutional rot and the return of strong gods.
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'You're Wrong' With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 146: Church And State
Mentioned by Paul Vanderklay as a book by R.R. Reno that got sent out into the substack world by N.S. Lyon.
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Post-War-Consensus-Quasi-Religion Penetrates Unseen to Shape Beneath and Betweenodies
Mentioned by Lindsay Ellis as the best explanation of the show, in her video.
The Crisis of Liberal Story Telling is a Religious Crisis
Mentioned by Naomi Wolf as a book that provided an emotional framework for understanding the events of 2020-2024.
Naomi Wolf
