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The State of Social Conservatism and the Role of “Public Discourse”

SI Filings Wed, 07/15/20 8:31 pm
Society & Culture
Public Discourse
Conservatism
Social Conservatism
Political Philosophy

“Join a political movement if you like, but don’t confuse it with an intellectual movement. To the extent that you wish to pursue intellectual authenticity in public, you will need to give up on direct political influence.” - Daniel Burns

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Topics: Public Discourse, Clear Thinking, Christian Mind

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… not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

(NKJV, 1 Peter 3:9)

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