The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

11. The Sexual Revolution: Why Louise Perry changed her mind

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Jan 23, 2024
Historians and thinkers discuss the influence of Christianity on secular human rights. Louise Perry reconsiders Christian sexual ethics. The Me Too movement and the sexual revolution. The inclusive nature of Christian gatherings. The limitations of academic feminism. The consequences of the sexual revolution. The transitioning from a secular to a religious worldview.
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Christian Roots of Human Rights

  • Human rights are rooted in Christian thought, evidenced by terms like "person" used in the UN Declaration, drafted by a Lebanese Christian.
  • The concept of inherent human dignity and equality has theological grounds.
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Limitations of Scientific Justification

  • Scientific facts or reason alone cannot fully justify concepts like inherent human freedom and dignity.
  • The genetic identity of Homo sapiens doesn't automatically confer these rights.
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God and Human Rights

  • Human rights originate from the Christian concept of humanity being made in God's image.
  • Removing the God story might lead to the erosion of human rights.
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