The Christian Past That Wasn't: Formerly Telling Jefferson Lies Wolfe in Wolf's Clothing
Stephen Wolfe's book The Case for Christian Nationalism ignited a firestorm of controversy when it was released in 2022. In the book, Wolfe calls for revolt against tyranny and for Christians to mobilize at the state and local level to enact self-conscious Christian governments. In principle, according to Wolfe, Christian state's could use violence to maintain a Christian social order.
With the help of Cato Institute historian Paul Matzko, podcast host Warren Throckmorton analyzes how Wolfe deals with Thomas Jefferson and highlights differences from other Christian nationalists such as David Barton. Also joining the program is Grove City College Dean of Arts and Letters and church historian Paul Kemeny.
The Apostle Paul is also quoted so if you like Pauls, this episode is for you.
SHOW NOTES:
Paul Matzko's review of The Case for Christian Nationalism at Reason Magazine.
https://reason.com/2023/05/13/beware-the-christian-prince/
Thanks to Charles Norman and the Larry Norman Estate for permission to play Larry Norman's song, "Six, Sixty, Six" as today's closing song.
Telling Jefferson Lies' theme song is "The World Awaits Us All" by Roman Candle. Thanks to Skip Matheny and Roman Candle for permission to play their music.
Jonathan Swaim and I provide background music for today's episode.