In 2003, Jonathan Rauch—a man who describes himself as an "unrepentantly atheistic Jewish homosexual"—argued that religion's decline in the U.S. was "nothing less than a major civilizational achievement." Today, he thinks that article was the "dumbest thing I have ever written." Rauch, still unabashedly atheist, Jewish, and homosexual, believes Christianity is a "load-bearing wall" for American democracy. His book Cross Purposes urges the Church to follow Jesus's teachings so that socie...
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In 2003, Jonathan Rauch—a man who describes himself as an "unrepentantly atheistic Jewish homosexual"—argued that religion's decline in the U.S. was "nothing less than a major civilizational achievement." Today, he thinks that article was the "dumbest thing I have ever written." Rauch, still unabashedly atheist, Jewish, and homosexual, believes Christianity is a "load-bearing wall" for American democracy. His book Cross Purposes urges the Church to follow Jesus's teachings so that socie...
Navigating Truth in a Post-Truth World: A Conversation with Collin Hansen
Beneath the Headlines
54 minutes
1 year ago
Navigating Truth in a Post-Truth World: A Conversation with Collin Hansen
Join Pastor Mike Woodruff and guest Collin Hansen, editor-in-chief of The Gospel Coalition, as they explore: The evolution of journalism from traditional reporting to advocacyChallenges in discerning truth in today's media landscapeImpact of changing media on faith and societyStrategies for thoughtful news consumptionThe importance of local journalismHansen's upcoming book on theodicy and evilThe enduring relevance of World War II in shaping moral understandingKey topics include: Media bias a...
Beneath the Headlines
In 2003, Jonathan Rauch—a man who describes himself as an "unrepentantly atheistic Jewish homosexual"—argued that religion's decline in the U.S. was "nothing less than a major civilizational achievement." Today, he thinks that article was the "dumbest thing I have ever written." Rauch, still unabashedly atheist, Jewish, and homosexual, believes Christianity is a "load-bearing wall" for American democracy. His book Cross Purposes urges the Church to follow Jesus's teachings so that socie...