Religious freedom, the “establishment clause,” and your fundamental right, as an American, to go to hell (according to someone else’s tradition)

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What is a “republic”? What is a “democracy”? In this episode, we break down the meaning of “republican democracy,” the American form of government, in philosophical context.

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When you hear mention of “Leftists” or people on the “Right,” what does it mean? We take a look at the historical context of “Left” and “Right” tracing back to the 18th century.

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What is relationship between "the Word of God" and Democracy? We take a look at the Declaration of Independence and its historical context to consider the competing visions of faith, morality, and society among Americans then and now.

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