First Things Podcast Overcoming the Sixties
Oct 21, 2024
Timothy S. Goeglein, a vice president at Focus on the Family and author of "Stumbling Toward Utopia," dives into the lasting impact of the 1960s on American society. He examines how utopian ideals of that era have shaped current cultural and political challenges. Goeglein discusses the role of strategic polarization in societal change, alongside the cultural shifts brought by shows like 'All in the Family.' He also highlights the decline of mainline Protestantism and the rising influence of evangelical communities, offering a glimmer of hope for the future.
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Progressivism's Goal: Perfectibility Of Man
- Progressivism centers on the belief in the perfectibility of man and social engineering across institutions.
- Timothy S. Goeglein argues this worldview undergirds modern efforts to remake law, education, and culture.
Napkin Outline Turned Into A Book
- Goeglein sketched the book outline on airline napkins after a heated debate about cultural causes.
- He then researched intensively and concluded the 1960s revolution explains modern woes.
The 1960s As The Origin Of Today's Crisis
- The 1960s moral and social revolution explains many present cultural fractures.
- Goeglein traces deliberate transformation back to well-funded progressives at the 20th-century turn.