Neo-Paganism, Abortion, and the Fall of the West w/ John Daniel Davidson

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Published 2024-05-14
John Daniel Davidson is a senior editor at The Federalist. Over a twenty-year career in journalism, he has written widely for national publications including the Wall Street Journal, National Review, the Guardian, the New York Post, the Claremont Review of Books, and First Things. He has also been a regular guest on many podcasts and radio and television shows, including Tucker Carlson Tonight, Glenn Beck, The Ingraham Angle, Fox and Friends, NPR, the BBC, and the Megyn Kelly Show. A Texan for many years, he now lives with his family in Alaska.

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 Exploring Paganism in America
08:30 Understanding the True Essence of Paganism
13:40 Different Forms of Worship
17:50 Comparing Muslim and Christian Worship
25:15 Ideals of a Perfect Society
28:33 Evolution of Modern Paganism
32:40 Problems of Self-Worship and AI
42:25 Considerations on Human Rights
45:00 Why the Left has no need of the Underclass
47:00 Advocating for a Christian Society
53:10 Christianity's Interaction with Technology
1:04:30 We do not need to Tolerate Paganism
1:12:50 Examining Notable Pagans
1:18:00 Surrounding Abortion and Paganism
1:19:00 When Will Society Accept Pedophiles
1:23:06 Responding to Objections Raised Against the Book
1:27:26 Importance of Community Bonds
1:33:43 Comparing the "Nones" with Paganism
1:37:16 Approaching Evangelism with Love
1:40:47 Is wokeness a Religious Phenomenon
1:41:49 Should Christians Use AI
1:46:02 Return to Christian Values
1:49:06 The similarities of Feminism and Paganism
1:53:20 Is paganism satanic?
1:56:43 Building Stronger Communities
1:59:19 Freemasonry's Influence in America
2:01:37 The Church
2:10:50 Embracing Our Calling in Life

All Comments (21)
  • @blakehanson4683
    I'm a Confessional Presbyterian, and out of all the Christian podcasts and resources I utilize, none have been a bigger influence or blessing as Pints with Aquinas.
  • @j2muw667
    I’m torn about no u tube… it’s where I’ve learned a lot about true Catholic teachings and values. When my boss turns on NPR, I put my headphones in and listen to things like this. And instead of regular tv, I watch Catholic videos… But I understand the need for regulating access for youth.
  • Bismarck North Dakota baby!! It’s a town of 70,000 people with 5 Catholic Churches BURSTING at the seams, and that doesn’t include the neighboring towns, or our Protestant brothers and sisters!! The culture is thriving!
  • To square what the catechism says about Muslims and what John believes about Muslims I think we can quote CS Lewis, “that is why horrible nations have horrible religions: they have been looking at God through a dirty lens”. The same God, but a warped view of Him.
  • I don't fully agree with the social media thing. It can be used for good or bad. If it was not for YouTube, seeing Catholics talk about their faith, I would not be in the process of joining the church.
  • The magpie river here in Canada was literally given "personhood" and all the "rights" that it comes with.... it's a river.... whereas human innocent babies in the womb are not declared persons.
  • @Ana_Cecilia615
    Having been raised Mormon and now decades later am in the Catholic Church (Praise God), I was well aware of the demonic activity in the LDS Church by the time I reached my teens. Starting with baptisms for the dead at age 12 was a freaky moment in my life. It felt like being in a hypnotic circle where I was one of the only few awake at that time. Raising any questions about this to immediate family resulted in demon like responses, in which severe anger would override all logic and peaceful conversation about any doubts. Now, being Catholic, I can call out every time demons were present in my childhood because of having honest questions that reflected truth. I am truly amazed God opened my eyes. It would have been so much easier to stay in that church and have had much more pleasant relationships with my family. But it just wasn't in me to stay and keep trying to get a VIP seat with a polygamous God. Praise be to God. The Gospel brings peace. Cults that rob Christianity and present like it is are absolutely, 100% demonic. I don't even know how that's a negotiation here in this discussion.
  • 30 minutes in and this is the exact feeling I get that people are not waking up and seeing and smelling! Thank you pints and thank you John Daniel Davidson 🙌🏾
  • @robertfreese
    Great interview. My wife and I moved into a smaller village in County Wicklow in Ireland. Also she is Polish and we go back and forth there. We do believe the Lord has brought us to the places to serve Him in saving souls.
  • @NM-tl6pe
    Ohhh, Context Warning. Now I have to watch.
  • @mariace4848
    I saw a friend from my Catholic Church today at the grocery store. Just as we said hello she spotted a priest and we said hello to him. It’s a small step to a Catholic community. Eldersburg MD and there are homes for sale here.
  • I live in Peterborough Ontario Canada. Its a county that has 6 catholic churches , population of 81,000 well known for Trent University and Fleming college. They have an active campus ministry including a chaplin and mass on campus. In addition they have some wonderful people living the faith!
  • @JenniferGladen
    I just love Matt's interview style! He says what we're all thinking!
  • @user-yh3bl6bp3j
    One of my favourite interviews …. God bless you Matt and John. Filled with truth and faith. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
  • @RookieIII
    The only thing that can save America is the bravery of Christians willing to lay their lives down for the faith both every day and in some instances literally, witnessing to the truth of the Gospel as the martyrs and Church Fathers did during the pre-Christian era of the Roman and great pagan empires.
  • @pop6997
    In Ireland new builds of houses are not being built with chimneys & fireplaces. However, if you own a home that has one its not against the law to put in a stove. We put a wood burner in last Christmas & I love it! So yes, you can still buy a stove & use it. You can even put in a freestanding one and put the flu on an outside wall if your house has no chimney. We also have a wood burner out the back garden for when the evening gets cold in Summer & you want to sit outside. Whether they will ban them in the future is up for debate I guess. However, I think the green party will get a massive lashback in the next election. People here are so fed up with their preaching & woke agenda - we just dont believe the doom they're selling us anymore 🙏👍
  • @user-xw9oj7zl7r
    Listening to this right now! I have just moved my family to a suburb in Sydney where there is a growing Catholic community centres around two beautiful Opus Dei Schools Wollemi and Montgrove Colleges. There are more and more Catholic families doing the same. Thanks to the intercession of St Joseph we were able to make the move
  • @user-yh3bl6bp3j
    Such a sound guy , really enjoying listening to him. God bless and protect him… and his family. 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
  • @ec8972
    This is one of my favourite PwA so far. It was especially encouraging to hear you speak so kindly about The Book of Common Prayer as I wrestle with entering the fullness of the faith from the increasingly chaotic Church of England. Thank you.
  • PLEASE make a short of the clip where he gives his opinion of AI being a portal to talk to demons. I’ve had HORRIBLE vibes about AI since day one and he put into words perfectly what my hesitation has been. It basically the modern version of Ouija boards