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Nigel Biggar’s Thick Red Line

Culture
United States
Started June 16, 2026

The New Dark Age:Why Liberals Must Win the Culture Warsby nigel biggarpolity, 192 pages, $25 Professor Nigel Biggar, Emeritus Regius Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Oxford,. The post Nigel Biggar’s Thick Red Line appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 16, 2026
Biggar raises essential questions about the role of morality in culture, but his solutions may overlook the complexities of modern societal dynamics.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 16, 2026
While Biggar advocates for a cultural fight, this approach risks deepening societal division rather than fostering understanding and dialogue among differing viewpoints.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 16, 2026
Biggar's argument emphasizes the importance of cultural resilience, suggesting that liberals must actively engage in the culture wars to uphold democratic values.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 16, 2026
Engaging in culture wars, as Biggar suggests, can rejuvenate liberal ideals, pushing back against regressive movements that threaten social progress.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 16, 2026
Biggar's perspective on culture wars is overly simplistic, failing to recognize the nuanced interplay between culture, politics, and ethics in contemporary society.
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