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New Polity

Is The City Worth Saving? | Good Cities w/ Nathan Bird & Jacob Hyman

Sep 7, 2023
Engineers Nathan Bird and Jacob Hyman discuss the nature of the city, exploring topics such as the rivalry between farm and city, building cities in America, and improving our cities.
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  • Cities are the realization of the fullness of humanity and history, representing spiritual realities and embodying the pursuit of virtue and community.
  • Cities provide a wide range of goods and opportunities for human flourishing, offering art, culture, and craft at their highest levels, making them places of abundance and community.

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Cities as the Fullness of Humanity and History

Cities are the realization of the fullness of humanity and history. God's revelation tells us that the goal of humanity is to be realized in a city. We must look at our cities with contemplative faith, seeing God dwelling in their homes and streets.

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