we’re seeing a systematic weakening of the loving bonds that hold society together — for community, for nation, for friends and on and on.
Sounds a LOT like the central thesis of "Return of the Strong gods". Minus the part that this was an intentional push from the elite after WW2. The WW2 conscious. The weakening of the strong gods of nation and religion. A focus on globalism, both in politic and economics.
Multiculturalism over a strong national culture or melting pot in the US. Individualism over religious or civic unity.
Reno is careful to point out the dangers of nationalism but also that deep loves create a sense of home and unity. He recommends stronger bonds via faith and community. He discusses a sense of cultural homelessness in the US. Weak bonds.
The interesting thing is that I have been noticing more and more center left guys like Brooks noticing the same things. It seems they haven't really figured out the why.
Sounds a LOT like the central thesis of "Return of the Strong gods". Minus the part that this was an intentional push from the elite after WW2. The WW2 conscious. The weakening of the strong gods of nation and religion. A focus on globalism, both in politic and economics.
Multiculturalism over a strong national culture or melting pot in the US. Individualism over religious or civic unity.
Reno is careful to point out the dangers of nationalism but also that deep loves create a sense of home and unity. He recommends stronger bonds via faith and community. He discusses a sense of cultural homelessness in the US. Weak bonds.
The interesting thing is that I have been noticing more and more center left guys like Brooks noticing the same things. It seems they haven't really figured out the why.