Blog & Mablog In Which Darryl Hart Attempts to Float Above the Fray
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Feb 9, 2026 Conversation covers a critical take on attempts to remain neutral amid cultural conflict. Topics include claims that Protestantism shaped modern secular private religion and debates over causes of secularization. The discussion traces the rise of Christian nationalism to 2020 cultural flashpoints and considers how the church should respond to abortion, gender, pornography, and medical-ethical turmoil.
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No Neutral Perch Above The Fray
- Doug Wilson argues there's no neutral perch 'above the fray' when addressing Christian nationalism and culture wars.
- Historical description without prescriptions leaves readers wondering what to do now.
Watch Rhetoric When Criticizing Others
- Wilson criticizes Daryl Hart's mocking analogy about the 'autistic kid' and points out Hart's own controversial past claims.
- He uses this to argue Hart should avoid condescending metaphors given his earlier statements about Nero and Christian obedience.
Why Conservatives Blame Secularization
- Wilson summarizes conservative Protestants' view that secularization flowed from abandoning the nation's Christian founding.
- He presses Hart on why Hart does not accept that assessment as true.
