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The Theology Pugcast

The Strong Gods Are Back!

Mar 31, 2025
01:02:53

Today Chris presents Rusty Reno's thesis from his book, Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West. Reno's thesis is that since WW2 western leaders and intellectuals have worked to weaken natural affections that call for loyalty and sacrifice. The weak gods used to promote the program have been weakening and we now live in a world in which the old affections are growing stronger. The Pugs reflect on this development--both in hope, but also with a little caution.


Order Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West:  https://www.regnery.com/9781684512690/return-of-the-strong-gods/


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