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Paul D. Miller

Paul D. Miller is a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

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Paul D. Miller is a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission.

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Fight Progressivism. Be Liberal. - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

In 2017 and 2018, Notre Dame political philosopher Patrick Deneen argued that classical liberalism and progressivism are indistinguishable. Pick your metaphor: Progressivism is the fruit of liberalism’s poisoned tree. The liberal seed led inexorably to the progressive flowering. Or, liberalism […]

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The Role of Social Science in 'Deconstructing' White Evangelicalism | Mere Orthodoxy

My friend Jonathan Leeman has written a thoughtful reflection on what he calls the project of evangelical deconstruction. I want to respond, in part because I expect some readers may view my forthcoming book, The Religion of American Greatness: What’s […]

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Politics Is More Than Abortion vs Character - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

There has been a lot of Christian handwringing about American politics and the 2020 election. Al Mohler updated the same line of thought that has led to four decades of alliance between conservative, pro-life evangelicals with the Republican Party by […]

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Manliness, Courage, Performance | Mere Orthodoxy

Needlessly endangering yourself and others in the name of masculinity is not courageous or virtuous. It is an empty, dangerous performance.

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The Jedi are Selfless: Identity, Nationalism, the Humanities, and Liberalism

Turning the public square into a battleground for identity groups has hurt civil society. Fixing it will require a return to classical liberal ideals.

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The City and the Gods: The Case for the Liberal Order | Mere Orthodoxy

Paul D. Miller uses a Socratic dialogue to make the case for why we should still stand by the liberal social order.

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Social Conservatism,Tribal Nationalism, and the Evangelical Voter

What was social conservatism, and why did evangelicals adopt it as their political creed? What has become of the movement under President Donald J. Trump?