I do think William Jennings Bryan was an underrated and practical supplement to Machen in some vital areas (mostly cultural & political - he was a good early critic of evolution as presented in the classroom - and some fundamentals)…
Jeff McDonald introduces several significant points about William Jennings Bryan, including his early life and upbringing in a strong evangelical tradition, his belief that schools and universities posed a problem to religious freedom, and his concern that students could be led away from faith into unbelief if they fell under the influence of mind worshipers. The author also notes Bryan’s political career and his advocacy for economic and religious freedom, as well as his influence on the Democratic party and his ongoing relevance to current political issues.
I just noticed my comment from a couple of years ago under the video I linked… I still stand by what I said….
@anthonyj.castellitto 2 years ago Intellectual freedom shouldn’t rely on the manufactured consent of scientism or naturalism, which is essentially another religion, almost a type of religious humanism. WJB took a reasonable and commendable stand against an extreme form of evolution and the promotion of eugenics. I’m glad to see he’s getting his due in these and related areas as one who was an insider in academic & political circles. My limited research aligns with these gentlemen. Kudos to them for their fair and seemingly factual (and impartial) analysis.
Good, probing questions by the host as well.
Last edited by Anthony C.; Sat Dec 20, 20251:04 PM.
