16. The Christian Ghetto: John Slaughter, Esq.: Warriors and Soldiers

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16. The Christian Ghetto: John Slaughter, Esq.: Warriors and Soldiers

Are today's soldiers "warriors"? If not, why not? What is it that makes a warrior what they are? Why is it important to understand this in today's world of cultural flux and decay?

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John Slaughter

Aug 30, 2024

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I was joined today by John Slaughter Esq. —

John Slaughter

— to talk about differences between a warrior and a soldier and why this difference matters for us today, in this cultural moment. This question is an excellent lens through which to explore the question of cultural development, especially Western culture, and the role of the Christian faith in our society. It was an engaging discussion that could have gone on quite a bit longer than it did, and perhaps we will pick up these threads again in the future and continue our conversation.

John referenced two articles. Here are the links:

Old South Repository

The Twilight of Warriors

“In ancient societies, the peak of the hierarchy was occupied by the caste of warrior aristocracy, whereas today, in the pacifist-humanitarian utopias (especially in the Anglo-Saxon ones), attempts are made to portray the warrior as some kind of anachronism, and as a dangerous and harmful entity that one day will be conveniently disposed of in the name …

6 months ago · 104 likes · 17 comments · John Slaughter

Becoming Noble

You're called to be meek. That doesn't mean what you think it does.

Editor’s note: this is a guest post by my friend John Slaughter. If you enjoy it, please go and subscribe to his publication The Old South Repository. -Johann…

7 months ago · 272 likes · 46 comments · John Slaughter

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