Os Guinness Warns: America Is at a Crossroads

Video from Dr. James Tour

Os Guinness Warns: America Is at a Crossroads

"Dr. James Tour interviews author and social critic Os Guinness about American Agonistes, exploring the Jewish and biblical roots of American freedom, covenantal self-government, and the gospel as the true foundation of liberty. They contrast biblical freedom with secular ideologies, warn about America’s current polarization and dependence on the state, and call for repentance, renewal, and a return to Scripture as the nation nears its 250th anniversary." from the video introduction

00:00 Gospel, atheists, and why alternatives fail 03:09 Hebrew roots of American freedom and covenant 06:26 Mayflower, covenant politics, Constitution 09:53 Living constitution debate and deep division 13:01 Biblical freedom, fate, and human dignity 16:24 Hurricane story, service, and neighborly love 21:20 Incarnation, cross, and forgiving enemies 24:44 Transformed lives as witness to the gospel 30:56 Science limits, evolution doubts, honest doubt 36:34 Nanny state, self-governance, responsibility 44:35 Freedom from sin, joy, and gospel’s power 48:55 Call for renewal, Scripture, America’s future

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