The Left Hand Path to Rights w/Dr. Zach Porcu - Out of This World #89
Summary
This episode explores the theological roots of modern politics, arguing that the left and right are two wings of the same post-Christian bird centered on the Enlightenment concept of the autonomous individual. The host and guest trace the origins of "liberty" to Roman pagan rituals and analyze how secular human rights function as a civic religion that replaced Christian identity. They discuss the historical shift from ancient hierarchies to modern egalitarianism, linking concepts like voting rights and gender identity to the rejection of traditional sacramental views in favor of a state-cen…
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