Calmversations s07e44 | Peter Quiñones: Post-Libertarian
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Jan 31, 2025 Peter Quiñones, an insightful author and podcaster, shares his thought-provoking journey away from libertarianism. He delves into identity, reflecting on how his upbringing shaped his beliefs. The conversation addresses governance complexities in multicultural societies, critiquing current political narratives. Quiñones also discusses the decline of political expertise in America and the cyclical nature of political ideologies. He explores faith transitions amid church divisions and the role of podcasts in examining history and ideology.
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Catholic Upbringing and Protestant Phase
- Peter Quinones grew up Catholic, was an altar boy, and attended Catholic schools.
- He later left the church, explored Protestantism, even attending seminary, but eventually returned to Catholicism.
Seminary and Church Splits
- Protestant seminary challenges faith by exposing contradictions and uncertainties in scripture.
- Quinones found the frequent church splits within Protestantism unsettling.
Propositional Understanding and Identity
- Propositional understanding, where the world is formulated for discussion, can lead to arguments and identity being tied to beliefs.
- This can cause divisions within groups, especially regarding religious interpretations.
