About this episode

Douglas Wilson reflects on the Super Bowl halftime show, discusses the concept of a doubtful mind in relation to sin, and clarifies the historical context of the phrase 'Separation of Church and State'.

In this episode, Douglas Wilson reflects on the Super Bowl halftime show and its cultural meaning, then continues his study of sin by explaining what Scripture means by having a doubtful mind and why worry is ultimately rooted in unbelief. He closes by discussing Philip Hamburger’s Separation of Church and State, clarifying the history of the phrase and what the First Amendment actually requires. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/

People in this episode

Host: Douglas Wilson

Topics covered

• cultural meaning
• sin
• doubtful mind
• worry
• unbelief
• First Amendment
• church and state

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Separation of Church and State

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