Blog & Mablog A November Manifesto
Dec 1, 2025
Cultural crises are rooted in deep foundations, according to the host. He challenges men to embrace spiritual renewal and take responsibility. Immersion in scripture is essential for understanding human depravity and forming political thoughts. Weekly worship is prioritized over personal comforts, and sincere confession is urged to combat cultural guilt. Unmarried men are encouraged to pursue marriage and reject the dualism that separates faith from daily life. The discussion wraps up with a call to joyfully embrace material blessings and promote robust praise through psalms.
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Problems Run Deeper Than Surface Fixes
- The West's problems are structural, not just surface-level fixes like shampooing a carpet.
- Doug Wilson argues rot in foundations (termite-eaten joists) requires rebuilding, not spot-cleaning.
Men: Stand Up, Read Scripture, Take Responsibility
- Stand up straight and pursue true masculinity as sacrificial responsibility rather than posturing.
- Wilson calls men to be marinated in Scripture and to develop moral courage and purpose.
Depravity Explains Political Safeguards
- Christians often accept secular narratives about human nature instead of Scripture.
- Understanding radical human depravity clarifies why checks and balances and Protestant political theory make sense.