Sam Harris speaks with Douglas Wilson about his book Frequently Shouted Questions about Christian Nationalism. They discuss Wilson’s debates with Christopher Hitchens, the landscape of American evangelicalism, young-earth creationism, pre- vs. post-millennialism, the concept of dominionism, what Christian nationalism actually means, the supposed failure of secularism, the separation of church and state, religious tests for public office, women’s suffrage, homosexuality and sodomy laws, capital punishment for adultery, the biblical case for slavery, the foundations of morality without God, Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, heaven and hell as consequentialist frameworks, the nature of miracles, and other topics.
Douglas Wilson is the senior minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. He serves on the board of New St. Andrews College, and is one of the founders of Logos School. He is married to Nancy, and they have numerous grandchildren and a growing number of great grandchildren. He is also the author of many books, including his most recent, Frequently Shouted Questions About Christian Nationalism.
Website: https://dougwils.com
X: @douglaswils
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