Author Tom Holland returns to discuss his book, Dominion, and the surprising influence of Christianity on modern life. He argues that foundational Western concepts, from human rights and charity to humanism and even the idea of the "secular", are all direct cultural descendants of Christian civilization. The discussion traces this revolutionary shift from the "uber-predators" of Ancient Rome to the moral framework of today's progressive thought, ultimately asking if these inherited Christian values can survive without the faith that created them.
From How Christianity Shaped Modern Society
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