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Government Gospels, Part 3: Liberalism
May 31, 2024
Exploring the roots of liberalism in Western society and its evolution into modern democracy. Critiquing the shift towards excessive individualism and idolization of individual autonomy. Analyzing the conflict between liberalism and Christianity, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of individualism as a societal idol.
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- Liberalism emphasizes individual rights and liberty above state authority, rooted in Christian ideas of individuals as made in God's image.
- Liberalism's evolution towards individual autonomy risks idolatry, shifting focus from equal opportunities to equal outcomes, potentially straying from its original intent.
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Liberalism as the Foundation of Political Thought
Classic liberalism serves as the foundation of political ideologies in America and Western society. It emphasizes individual rights and liberty above the authority of the state, with roots in Christian ideas of individuals being made in the image of God. Liberalism introduced the concept that individuals have inherent rights that precede and transcend government, leading to a paradigm shift where individuals, not the state, are considered sovereign.
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