Easy Chair No. 142, March 18, 1987

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R.J. Rushdoony and Otto Scott discuss the principles of Christian Reconstruction and its historical impact on society.

R.J. Rushdoony and Otto Scott discuss Christian Reconstruction as the biblical mandate to establish God’s justice and righteousness in every sphere of society. They emphasize that the Early Church became influential far beyond its numbers by helping one another, serving the community, resolving disputes, and creating a moral, functional order amid a corrupt world. Christianity historically transformed civilizations, building cities, draining swamps, cultivating land, and establishing law and education, producing wealth and stability. Rushdoony and Scott contrast this constructive, faith-driven action with modern society, where humanistic states, urban decay, rising immorality, and bureaucratic interference suppress Christian activity and resist moral responsibility. They argue that Christian Reconstruction begins with individual faith and responsibility, extending to education, charity, and community engagement. Modern tools like computers and global communication offer unprecedented opportunities for a new Reformation, allowing believers to restore order, influence society, and extend God’s justice practically. They conclude that while short-term challenges may be severe, the…

People in this episode

Guests: R.J. Rushdoony, Otto Scott

Topics covered

• Christian Reconstruction
• faith-driven action
• community engagement
• moral responsibility
• historical impact of Christianity
• modern challenges

Keywords

• Christian Reconstruction
• R.J. Rushdoony
• Otto Scott
• faith
• community
• moral order
• education
• charity

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Organizations: CERT

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