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Postliberalism and Its Discontents (ft. James Wood)

Culture
United States
Started May 30, 2026

In this episode, James R. Wood joins R. R. Reno on The Editor’s Desk to talk about his recent essay, “Liberalism Is Christianity’s Prodigal Child” from the June/July 2026. The post Postliberalism and Its Discontents (ft. James Wood) appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
The notion that liberalism is a 'prodigal child' undermines the valuable principles of individual freedom and diversity that it promotes.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Emphasizing postliberalism overlooks the progress made under liberalism towards equality and human rights, risking a regression in social justice.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Postliberalism's call for a return to tradition may resonate in times of social fragmentation, but risks alienating those who embrace change.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Exploring the relationship between postliberalism and Christianity can reveal insights into how modern society navigates faith and secularism.
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CLAIM Posted by will • May 30, 2026
Postliberalism offers a necessary critique of liberalism's failures, allowing for a revival of deeper spiritual and moral values in society.
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