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A Sortie, Our Next Foray; We Once Again Sally Forth

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Dec 18, 2025
Doug Wilson dives into the complexities of immigration with sharp critiques of contemporary analogies. He challenges the notion that state actions can reflect Christian values while addressing tensions around refugee aid. The discussion takes a critical look at the idea of an 'inspired founding' and the labeling of political opponents as demonic. Wilson also disputes the statistic that a majority of black Christians support Democrats, questioning its moral implications. The dialogue is rich, provocative, and explores the intersection of faith and politics.
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Book Feels Like Overindulgence

  • Doug Wilson compares reading Disarming Leviathan to overindulging in cheesecake to show its overwhelming density and tone.
  • He decides to cover a smaller section (pages 159–166) because the book provokes strong reactions and needs measured engagement.
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Immigration Analogy Is Overstated

  • Wilson critiques Caleb Campbell's view that immigrants can't harm a nation by analogy to Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fleeing to Egypt.
  • He argues large-scale immigration can bring friction and pathologies that a simplistic biblical analogy ignores.
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State Can't Be Christian—Contradiction

  • Wilson highlights an inconsistency: Campbell sympathizes with refugees but earlier claims the state cannot act Christianly.
  • He calls out the contradiction of expecting the state to help while denying it can follow Jesus.
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