What foundation does freedom in the United States truly stand on? Renowned author and commentator Eric Metaxas pointed out in an interview that the founding fathers of America generally believed that freedom is closely tied to “self-governance,” and true self-governance needs to be built on morality and faith.
From the religious reform, Mayflower voyage, First Great Awakening, the 1761 Writs of Assistance case, to the American Revolutionary War, this dialogue reexamines an often overlooked question in modern civic education:
Can individuals who lack self-restraint truly enjoy freedom in the long run?
Metaxas also discussed the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, religious freedom, freedom of speech, and what he sees as the “third existential crisis” facing contemporary America.
— Production team of “American Thought Leaders”