The Crossway Podcast Conservatives, Progressives, and the Pursuit of the Common Good (Andrew Walker and Robert George)
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Feb 6, 2023 Conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the common good, American conservatism, natural law. They delve into the impact of overturning Roe v. Wade, the transgender movement, and anticipate the collapse of a cultural movement.
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American Conservatism
- American conservatism centers around the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
- It prioritizes these principles over shared religion, ethnicity, or culture.
Progressivism vs. the Constitution
- Progressivism, from its origins, opposed the Constitution, viewing it as outdated.
- Unable to replace it, progressives shifted to reinterpreting it as a "living document."
Defining the Common Good
- The common good allows various societal groups to flourish without hindering others.
- It's a concept applicable to families, governments, and other institutions.