How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West with Andrew Wilson

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 

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