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Christians believe that Jesus is Lord, and to him every knee shall bow. What does this mean in a liberal political culture like our own? What kind of public authority should religious believers seek for God’s revelation? Some of the most fundamental elements of America’s political system are being questioned. American Christians must consider the role that they, the church, and our core institutions ought to play in shaping the future of our political order. 

Join us as First Things editor R. R. Reno sits down with New York Times columnist and prolific author Ross Douthat for a timely conversation on these and related topics. Register now by clicking this link.

Watch Ross Douthat’s full speech on the First Things Youtube channel.