Theology Applied

THE LIVESTREAM - New Saints, New Devils, & A New Religion

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Nov 21, 2025
Delve into the idea that Holocaust memory has evolved into a sacred civic religion shaping modern Western identity. Explore how narratives around the Holocaust influence American culture, identity, and foreign policy. The hosts discuss the religious symbolism in Holocaust imagery and its role in contemporary morality. They also compare modern-day rituals to those of the Holocaust and challenge the dichotomy between national identity and morality. Finally, they advise Christians on standing firm in their beliefs amid cultural pressures.
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Holocaust As A Secular Religion

  • The hosts argue the Holocaust functions as a secular religion they call "Holocaustianity."
  • They claim it is treated with sacred reverence and shields criticism from moral challenge.
ANECDOTE

Canva Censored A Swastika Image

  • Wesley Todd recounts Canva refusing to stretch an image containing a swastika when preparing a thumbnail.
  • He contrasts that censorship with permissive treatment of blasphemy and devil imagery.
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Framing The Conversation Around Meaning

  • The episode uses the received account definition to frame their analysis rather than debate primary facts.
  • They emphasize analyzing cultural and theological meaning more than historiographical details.
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