Uncommon Knowledge Does God Exist? A Conversation with Tom Holland, Stephen Meyer, and Douglas Murray | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
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Jan 10, 2023 
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Holland's Shift in Perspective
- Tom Holland initially preferred Greco-Roman figures over biblical ones.
- He later realized that Western civilization, including himself, is profoundly shaped by Christianity.
Denying Christian Roots
- Douglas Murray argues that there's a deliberate attempt to deny the West's Christian heritage.
- He questions whether a culture can survive after severing its roots.
Christianity's Paradoxical Decline
- Tom Holland connects the decline of institutional Christianity to its own success.
- The church's teachings have been secularized and nationalized, leading to a rejection of its authority.