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Apr 2024
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Interview with John Daniel Davidson: Sil...

Spencer Klavan
About this episode

In his new book, Pagan AmericaFederalist Senior Editor John Daniel Davidson argues that America is not only becoming, but functionally already is, a pagan society. We talk about what that means, why it's happened, and what can be done about it. It's a fascinating discussion touching on a lot of themes that have really been mainstays of the show this year. Also take a listen to my introduction for a wild tesetimonial to liturgical providence (and to find out what happened with my car).

Read John's Book, Pagan America: The Decline of Christianity and the Dark Age to Come: https://a.co/d/3UXz7VS

Follow John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnddavidson

Check out our sponsor, the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/youngheretics/

Pre-order my new book, Light of the Mind, Light of the World: https://a.co/d/2QccOfM

Subscribe to my new joint Substack with Andrew Klavan (no relation): https://thenewjerusalem.substack.com

I Maked This: "After Chivalry" at Fairer Disputations: https://fairerdisputations.org/after-chivalry/

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