Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks Episode 238: On American Exceptionalism (with John Wilsey)
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May 23, 2023 AI Snips
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Nostalgia vs Cynicism in History
- Nostalgia and cynicism are two extremes that obscure truth about history.
- Nostalgia idealizes the past, while cynicism dismisses its value entirely.
Open vs Closed Exceptionalism
- Closed exceptionalism misuses Christian doctrine to idolize America nationally.
- Open exceptionalism acknowledges America's uniqueness without distorting theology.
Augustine's Ordered Loves
- Order your loves with God first, then family, then country appropriately.
- Loving your country is virtuous if placed rightly in this order.