John Wilsey

In this engaging discussion, John Wilsey, a Professor of Church History and Philosophy at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Religious Freedom: A Conservative Primer, explores the intricate relationship between conservatism and religious liberty. He delves into Tocqueville's concepts of the 'spirit of religion' and 'spirit of liberty,' positing that conservatives are well-suited to uphold America's religious freedoms. Wilsey also emphasizes the importance of tradition, the defined boundaries of freedom, and the role of Christianity in shaping moral limits.