Thinking in Public with Albert Mohler Religious Liberty in a Pluralistic Age: A Conversation with Andrew T. Walker
Sep 8, 2021
Andrew T. Walker, an associate professor of Christian ethics and author of "Liberty for All," dives deep into the vital topic of religious liberty. He argues for the theological roots of freedom, emphasizing how evangelicals often misplace their focus on legal rather than theological aspects. Walker discusses the implications of coercion in faith, the moral agency bestowed by the Imago Dei, and the need for Christians to engage in public discourse. He also anticipates future battles over parental rights and education, urging a robust defense of Christian principles.
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Theology Underwrites Religious Liberty
- Religious liberty is rooted in Christian theology, not merely Enlightenment law or courts.
- Walker argues eschatology, anthropology, and missiology ground a theological case for liberty.
Conversion Makes Faith Voluntary And Authentic
- Conversion and conscious assent make faith authentic in Baptist theology.
- Walker links voluntary faith to the necessity of protecting conscience and religious freedom.
Religious Liberty Shaped His Baptismal Convictions
- Walker recounts how religious liberty shaped his own Baptist convictions.
- He says understanding religious liberty made him
