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Jan 9, 2026
Dr. Corey Miller, an apologist and president of Ratio Christi, dives into the critical role universities play in shaping culture. He recounts his journey from Mormonism to academia and argues for reclaiming academic spaces for Christianity. Corey discusses the ideological biases infiltrating curricula, the alarming support for censorship among students, and how these trends lead to diminished faith. He also shares strategies for students and donors to restore Christian influence on campuses, emphasizing hope and action.
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Universities Are Upstream Levers
- Universities shape culture because graduates become leaders in media, government, and business.
- Corey Miller argues changing universities upstream changes the whole country downstream.
Western Civ Class Disappeared
- Mike Winger observed his Western Civ class die at Cerritos College after retirement of a conservative professor.
- That shift illustrated how curricula changes remove traditional anchors for students.
PhD Hostility Toward Faith
- Corey Miller describes hostile PhD experiences: prank calls, a Marxist professor flagging him, and dissertation sabotage.
- He later taught ethics at Indiana University and faced accusations for presenting multiple sides on sexuality.
