2.49 Doug Wilson, David Schrock, Brad Green • Interview • Doug Wilson on Christian Nationalism
Oct 18, 2023
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Doug Wilson shares thoughts on Christian nationalism, the importance of conforming behavior to please Christ, and the decline of moral capital. They explore pre-millennialism and post-millennialism, blasphemy, church's mission, Baptist upbringing, international missions, and encouraging pastoral collaboration in the face of adversity.
Christian nationalism should be evaluated based on whether our actions please or displease Christ.
Mere Christendom promotes learning from past mistakes to establish a broader perspective on Christian nationalism.
Deep dives
The importance of pleasing Christ in Christian nationalism
The speaker emphasizes that in discussions of Christian nationalism, it is crucial to consider whether our actions please or displease Christ, urging believers to conform their behavior to please Christ.
The relationship between eschatology and Christian nationalism
The speaker discusses the role of eschatology in discussions of Christian nationalism, arguing that while eschatology can influence comfort levels and long-term optimism, the driving force behind Christian nationalism is the question of whether human societies can govern themselves without reference to the transcendent.
The distinction between mere Christendom and Christian nationalism
The speaker introduces the concept of mere Christendom as a broader perspective on Christian nationalism, focusing on the relationship between multiple nations that confess the Christian faith rather than solely focusing on one nation. The aim is to learn from the mistakes made in the first Christendom and strive for a Christendom that avoids those errors.
The need for a strong religious argument for American constitutionalism
The speaker emphasizes the need for a strong religious argument to support and advocate for American constitutionalism. While acknowledging the value of traditional values, the speaker argues that a secular argument alone is insufficient to restore American values and calls for a revival of robust evangelical Christianity.