The Protestant Roots of Liberalism

Liberal vs. Traditional Orders of Society

To understand why traditional Christian principles of social order are superior to liberal ideals, it is essential to expose the fundamental aspects of liberalism for what they truly are—a civilizational dead end. In this discussion, we will contrast liberal and traditional forms of social order.

The Protestant Roots of Liberalism

In this episode, the origins of classical and progressive liberalism are traced back to the Protestant revolt against the Catholic Church. This connection reveals how Protestantism sparked a liberal movement against Christendom, the repercussions we still experience today.

Changing American Elites and Counterrevolutionary Impact with Connor McHugh

Connor McHugh, the host of Plotlines, joins the show to discuss how Trump's election victory may or may not transform the identity of the American elite and its impact on the idea of a Catholic American counterrevolution.

A Post-Election Rise of Traditionalism?

None of the candidates for President of the United States can be considered traditionalists. However, Trump's election may pave the way for a resurgence of the traditionalist movement. In this episode, we aim to define traditionalism and explore how it could be applied in today's political landscape.

The Mythology of Popular Sovereignty and Voting

The concepts of popular sovereignty and voting in elections to select civil public authorities are not traditional ideas or fundamentally Christian. In this episode, we briefly trace the history of voting in England and America and then discuss how the electoral system that developed out of the revolutionary era is fundamentally flawed.