

#518 Free Speech, Genocide, and Liberalism’s Failure - Chad Pecknold
Dec 20, 2023
Theologian Chad Pecknold from Catholic University of America joins to discuss the Catholic approach to free speech as university presidents deal with genocidal and anti-Semitic speech on their campuses. They explore the shift from liberalism to authoritarianism and the need for a better order, emphasizing the role of Catholics in bringing wisdom and right order to the world.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Free Speech on College Campuses and the Defense of Outrageous Statements
01:32 • 6min
Pushing Back Against the Lack of Commitment to Liberal Values
07:30 • 2min
The Shift from Liberalism to Authoritarianism
09:29 • 23min
Liberty and Religious Freedom
32:07 • 6min
Disconnected Freedom, Potential Failure, and the Role of Catholics
38:25 • 5min