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Marriage only makes sense as a public institution if it serves a public good. If it is reduced to private romantic attachment or sexual companionship, then the state has no coherent reason to recognize it, limit it, incentivize it, or treat it as distinct from any other consenting arrangement.
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0:00 – The conservative nightmare scenario
What if today’s radical progressivism becomes tomorrow’s “conservatism”?
1:05 – Steubenville Promo
Details on the Franciscan University conference, speakers, and discount code.
1:34 – Why conservatives keeps losing
Conservatism often settles for “this far and no further,” while progressivism keeps advancing.
4:38 – The one conservative counterattack that worked
Matt Walsh’s “What is a woman?” exposed gender ideology by forcing progressives to define their own claims.
6:31 – The next question conservatives should ask
The same strategy can be applied to the redefinition of marriage: “What is a marriage?”
7:42 – Why the new definition collapses
If marriage is merely consenting adults in a romantic relationship, why not relatives, three people, or more?
10:28 – The problem with modern commitment
No-fault divorce has hollowed out the meaning of marital vows and lifelong commitment.
11:23 – Why the state cares about marriage
Marriage is not just a private romantic arrangement; it matters publicly because of children, family, and social stability.
14:06 – The real purpose of marriage
Marriage deserves recognition because it orders sexual union toward family life, sacrifice, and the common good.
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
@FranciscanU @go2steubenville
Marriage only makes sense as a public institution if it serves a public good. If it is reduced to private romantic attachment or sexual companionship, then the state has no coherent reason to recognize it, limit it, incentivize it, or treat it as distinct from any other consenting arrangement.
Defending the Faith Conference: bit.ly/4dTkdUH
Use code Brian25
Support the channel by visiting: brianholdsworth.ca/help
0:00 – The conservative nightmare scenario
What if today’s radical progressivism becomes tomorrow’s “conservatism”?
1:05 – Steubenville Promo
Details on the Franciscan University conference, speakers, and discount code.
1:34 – Why conservatives keeps losing
Conservatism often settles for “this far and no further,” while progressivism keeps advancing.
4:38 – The one conservative counterattack that worked
Matt Walsh’s “What is a woman?” exposed gender ideology by forcing progressives to define their own claims.
6:31 – The next question conservatives should ask
The same strategy can be applied to the redefinition of marriage: “What is a marriage?”
7:42 – Why the new definition collapses
If marriage is merely consenting adults in a romantic relationship, why not relatives, three people, or more?
10:28 – The problem with modern commitment
No-fault divorce has hollowed out the meaning of marital vows and lifelong commitment.
11:23 – Why the state cares about marriage
Marriage is not just a private romantic arrangement; it matters publicly because of children, family, and social stability.
14:06 – The real purpose of marriage
Marriage deserves recognition because it orders sexual union toward family life, sacrifice, and the common good.
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
@FranciscanU @go2steubenville
