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The Civitas Podcast

Episode 05: A Conversation with Brad Littlejohn

Mar 28, 2023
Brad Littlejohn joins Peter Leithart and James Wood to discuss two kingdoms, Christian Nationalism, and Christian commonwealths. They explore post-liberalism, the role of the church in societal renewal, and the Protestant perspective on the common good and nationalism. The conversation delves into regulating speech, virtue, and soulcraft in the state, the boundaries of nations and empires, and the church's advisory role in matters of public witness and state consultation.
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  • Nations cultivate community through shared bonds, while empires rely on central authority for unity.
  • The church's multi-ethnic community transcends nationalistic identities, emphasizing shared humanity.

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Defining Nations and Empires

A nation is considered an imagined community that requires significant imagination but is grounded in shared customs, laws, religious beliefs, and experiences. In contrast, an empire is structured around the rule of a central authority without the necessity of shared values or experiences among the governed. The differentiation lies in the depth of shared bonds and community that nations aim to foster compared to the authority-centric unity of empires.

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