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Rod Dreher On The Future Of Christianity In A Post-Christian Nation

Summary

Rod Dreher is a senior editor at the American Conservative and author of the new book, “The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation.” Dreher joins Federalist Radio to explain the ancient ways of the Benedict Option, the roots of religious decline in America, and how Christians can save their culture and communities.

Quote

"We are called to live in the world, but if we are to live in the world faithfully, we have to withdraw from the world to some extent for formation so we can be salt and light to the world."

Understanding

Dreher wants Christianity to be at the center of our lives, culture and politics. His sense is that traditional values need to be protected and restored. He points to St. Benedict's withdrawal from the sordid life of the Roman Empire as a model for figuring out a new way to be in community.

I am not afraid of what Dreher fears, nor do I share his goal of restoring Christendom. I would like to talk with him about his practice. I think I could learn something that might draw mine from being less self-serving and more networked into serving society.