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The Thomistic Institute
Murray's Critique of the American Future Q&A | George Weigel
Apr 15, 2016
George Weigel discusses the prevalence of moralistic therapeutic deism among American youth, challenges faced by Catholics in secular society, the impact of social liberalism on voting practices, and rethinking higher education choices for Catholic parents.
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- Engage with moralistic therapeutic deism trends to broaden perspectives and work with better instincts.
- Defend institutional bases for faith communities to address challenges to religious freedom and promote societal happiness.
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Perspective on Cultural Shifts
The speaker discusses the cultural shifts towards moralistic therapeutic deism, an ethos embraced by many young people today, focusing on concepts like avoiding meanness. There is a call to engage with this trend rather than dismiss it, suggesting pushing back against attacks on Christian charities and institutions as a way to work with people's better instincts and broaden their perspectives.
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