Blog & Mablog November Intruded
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Dec 8, 2025 Doug Wilson resumes a provocative discussion on Christian national influence, challenging Caleb Campbell's views on civic virtues and skepticism about cultural change. He debates whether self-sacrificial service can effectively drive Christian influence and raises questions about the role of political action in society. The conversation takes a deeper dive into defining love and grace, the implications of state violence on missionary work, and the contrasting perceptions of political mobilization. Expect sharp insights and robust theological discussions.
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Conditional Acceptance Of Christian Influence
- Caleb Campbell appears to accept Christians shaping culture so long as they practice self-sacrificial love and protect marginal voices.
- Doug Wilson argues Campbell cheerleads soft Christian values but fails to define them rigorously.
Virtue Words Need Clear Biblical Definitions
- Wilson highlights that Campbell assumes vague 'virtue' words without defining them biblically.
- He shows 'love' can mean radically different actions depending on competing cultural frameworks.
Define Virtues Before You Promote Them
- Ask what words like 'love' and 'justice' actually represent before endorsing cultural programs.
- Define virtues from scripture rather than cultural consensus to avoid equivocal meanings.
