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62: Local vs. Central: Two Opposing Views of Liberty and Order
The American Revolution and the French Revolution both fought for “freedom”… but what did they mean by "freedom"? Both produced completely different results.
Why?
In this episode, we explore:
The difference between preserving liberty and reinventing society
Localism vs centralized power (Anglo-Saxon, England, and America)
The influence of the English tradition on America
Charles I, Parliament, and resistance to tyranny
The Virginia Plan vs the New Jersey Plan
Why roots, tradition, and morality matter for freedom
True liberty cannot survive when a society tears up its Biblical foundations…
The skinny
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