About this episode
The episode discusses the moral foundations of the American Republic, emphasizing the influence of Enlightenment thought and Judeo-Christian values.
After Dark with Hosts Rob & Andrew – America’s founding rests on a blend of Enlightenment thought and Judeo-Christian moral vision. From the Declaration’s appeal to a Creator to the Constitution’s protection of religious liberty, the nation’s principles point to God-given rights, moral responsibility, and the belief that freedom depends on virtue and faith in public life today...
People in this episode
Hosts: Rob, Andrew
Topics covered
- American Republic
- Enlightenment thought
- Judeo-Christian values
- freedom
- moral responsibility
- religious liberty
Keywords
- American Republic
- Enlightenment
- Judeo-Christian
- freedom
- moral responsibility
- religious liberty
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Declaration, Constitution
Places: America
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