EPISODE 90 - Christian Roots of American Liberty

Are liberalism and Christianity compatible? Is the American tradition of liberty at odds with Christian teaching? What role might the church have in the civic and economic formation of citizens?

Josh Bowman interviews Dylan Pahman and John Pinheiro about a new reader they’ve edited called The Christian Roots of American Liberty.

The Christian Roots of American Liberty: A Reader
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https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Roots-American-Liberty-Reader/dp/B0GR8WTJB8

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0:00 Introduction to The Sower Episode 90
2:12 Why Write This Book (Christian Roots of American Liberty) Now?
11:26 What Does Liberalism Mean?
25:39 Does Liberty Require Christianity?
37:00 Private Property Rights
40:52 Submission to Authority
48:38 The Church's Role in Civic and Economic Formation

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