… The Rise of Secular Religion - The American Interest. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)
I haven't read Jody's book yet, but the pessimism the review notes may derive from the realization that, however fervent the brand of secularism may be, it remains secular, of this world and no other, and is in fact a grotesque parody of the genuine article, retaining for the most part its worst characteristics, the self-righteousness and urge to persecute and prohibit. "They are, for the most part, politically liberal, preferring that government rather than private associations (such as intact families or the churches they left behind) address social concerns." So much for charity.
I haven't read Jody's book yet, but the pessimism the review notes may derive from the realization that, however fervent the brand of secularism may be, it remains secular, of this world and no other, and is in fact a grotesque parody of the genuine article, retaining for the most part its worst characteristics, the self-righteousness and urge to persecute and prohibit. "They are, for the most part, politically liberal, preferring that government rather than private associations (such as intact families or the churches they left behind) address social concerns." So much for charity.
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