
Ross Douthat on Narrative and Religion (Live at Mason)
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The Theological Arguments for Liberty
In this chapter, they discuss the theological arguments made by Rushdoonie about how the Council of Chalcedon enabled liberty through its Christology. They explore the idea that by emphasizing salvation through grace rather than self-deification, Christianity laid the groundwork for the separation of church and state and the development of individual liberty. They also debate whether liberal democracy is a natural progression of Christian ideas or a rebellious departure from them.
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