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Christian Nationalism: The Danger and the Draw | Dr. William Roach

Sep 15, 2023
Dr. William Roach, a guest on the podcast, discusses the topic of Christian Nationalism and its complexities within evangelical circles. The podcast explores the dangers and draw of Christian Nationalism, its historical relationship between church and state, and the influence of Hegelian philosophy on Nazi ideology. It also delves into the concept of perspectival epistemology within Christian Nationalism, the parallels between Christian nationalism and Hegelian philosophy, and its relationship with the founding principles of the United States. The speakers emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing Christian Nationalism as a disruptive totalitarian movement within religious organizations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Christian nationalism relies on perspectival epistemology, rejecting objective knowledge and hindering constructive dialogue.
  • Christian nationalism promotes a fragmented worldview, denying a common moral law and shared understanding of truth.

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The problem with perspectival epistemology in Christian nationalism

One of the main issues with Christian nationalism is its reliance on perspectival epistemology, which denies the existence of a unified and objective knowledge. Christian nationalists argue that there are two kinds of people, regenerate and unregenerate, and therefore two kinds of knowledge. This approach rejects the idea of a common moral law and seeks to legislate based on a particular religious perspective, such as theonomy. It also leads to the rejection of opposing viewpoints and a purity test within the movement. However, fighting subjectivism with more subjectivism is not a solution. Objective and universal knowledge must be the foundation for dialogue and understanding.

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