Andrew Wilson, author of 'Remaking the World', a book that offers a fresh perspective on the year 1776, outlines how this pivotal moment in history shaped the modern post-Christian West. While this year is chiefly remembered for the creation of America, Wilson speaks about the various critical moments and cultural shifts that occurred that year, ultimately shaping our present world. We discuss various topics, such as the impact of industrialization, romanticism, and enlightenment ideals, the evolving role of the church in society, and the importance of understanding history in the contemporary societal context.
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00:00:00 - Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Postchristian West
00:02:04 - Introduction and Book Review
00:03:59 - The WEIRD Framework
00:06:03 - The Seven Transformations that Shaped the Modern West
00:07:54 - The Meaning of Postchristian
00:09:56 - The Post-Industrial Landscape and Post-Christian Values
00:11:47 - The Influence of Christianity on Values
00:13:35 - The Fusion of Protestant Paganism
00:15:28 - Challenging the Idea of White Supremacy
00:17:29 - Crafting Stories that Encompass Other Narratives
00:19:16 - The Significance of History in the Present Moment
00:21:13 - The Importance of Narrating History
00:22:58 - The Importance of Faithfully Telling History
00:25:07 - Navigating Algorithms and Being Mindful of What we Believe
00:27:06 - Skepticism and Nonpartisan News
00:28:52 - Telling Nuanced Stories
00:30:44 - The Anxiety of Losing Cultural Prestige
00:32:49 - The Cold War's Influence on American Christianity
00:34:39 - The Church Survives, but it Can be Painful.
00:36:33 - The Strengths of American and Non-American Theology
How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West with Andrew Wilson