Understanding the Times The Consequences of a Romans 1 Worldview
Jan 16, 2026
In a compelling discussion, Carl Teichrib, a researcher and author on contemporary paganism, shares his insights on the alarming rise of pagan beliefs. He explains how events like Burning Man represent a cultural shift where man seeks to become god. Teichrib emphasizes the dangers of this worldview, particularly with legislative risks to Christian speech in Canada. He also shares his outreach efforts at Burning Man, aiming to engage spiritually seeking individuals and foster dialogue about faith amid a growing pagan culture.
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Paganism As A Romans 1 Worldview
- Paganism centers on venerating nature and making creation the focal point over the Creator.
- Carl Teichrib argues this is essentially a Romans 1 worldview manifested in modern movements.
Legal Risks For Moral Speech
- New hate-speech laws can classify religious texts as hate literature when applied to moral speech.
- Carl warns Bill C-9-like legislation could criminalize using Romans 1 in moral arguments.
Three Layers Of Pagan Growth
- Paganism is rising in three forms: cultural (small p), events like Burning Man (mid-case), and self-identified pagans (uppercase P).
- These layers show pagan ideas range from subtle worldview shifts to overt religious identity.
