The End of Statism and the Beginning of Personhood

David Gornoski opens the show with an explanation of why statecraft is a continuation of archaic religion and ancient sacrificial rituals. Our politics is a reflection of our cross-haunted culture’s desperation to cling to human sacrifice. Why is Donald Trump the single most visceral attack on statism in our times? How has Jesus infected our culture to the point where we can never go back to human sacrifice? Listen to the full episode to find out and more.