Andrew Wilson, author of 'Remaking the World', a book that offers a fresh perspective on the year 1776, outlines how this pivotal moment in history shaped the modern post-Christian West. While this year is chiefly remembered for the creation of America, Wilson speaks about the various critical moments and cultural shifts that occurred that year, ultimately shaping our present world. We discuss various topics, such as the impact of industrialization, romanticism, and enlightenment ideals, the evolving role of the church in society, and the importance of understanding history in the contemporary societal context. Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West - https://amzn.to/3NnulqX Transcript - https://share.descript.com/view/ahkGxdIQ8ve Video - https://youtu.be/b7O5gcGp5vM Do you have comments or questions about this episode? Visit it on ChrisSpangle.com and leave one! --- Join our Patreon now for commercial-free shows, bonus content, and our complete archives - https://www.patreon.com/wearelibertarians --- Join our Facebook Group to meet other listeners. - https://www.facebook.com/groups/walnutssociety --- Visit Chris-Spangle.com to see my other podcasts and projects or to add me on social. www.Chris-Spangle.com --- Looking to start a podcast? Download my podcast Podcasting and Platforms now, and check out my recommendations for buying the right equipment. Chris Spangle and Leaders and Legends, LLC edited and produced this podcast. If you want to start a podcast or take yours to the next level, please get in touch with us at LeadersAndLegends.net. 00:00:00 - Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Postchristian West 00:02:04 - Introduction and Book Review 00:03:59 - The WEIRD Framework 00:06:03 - The Seven Transformations that Shaped the Modern West 00:07:54 - The Meaning of Postchristian 00:09:56 - The Post-Industrial Landscape and Post-Christian Values 00:11:47 - The Influence of Christianity on Values 00:13:35 - The Fusion of Protestant Paganism 00:15:28 - Challenging the Idea of White Supremacy 00:17:29 - Crafting Stories that Encompass Other Narratives 00:19:16 - The Significance of History in the Present Moment 00:21:13 - The Importance of Narrating History 00:22:58 - The Importance of Faithfully Telling History 00:25:07 - Navigating Algorithms and Being Mindful of What we Believe 00:27:06 - Skepticism and Nonpartisan News 00:28:52 - Telling Nuanced Stories 00:30:44 - The Anxiety of Losing Cultural Prestige 00:32:49 - The Cold War's Influence on American Christianity 00:34:39 - The Church Survives, but it Can be Painful. 00:36:33 - The Strengths of American and Non-American Theology  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices