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The Easter Mythology of Modern Progressivism
The American Thinker ^ | 3/31/2013 | Mark Musser

Posted on 03/31/2013 1:04:29 PM PDT by Olympiad Fisherman

Modern progressivism, belief in human progress, various brands of socialism, and even communism itself are all steeped in a modern philosophy of history that is rooted in the Judeo-Christian apocalyptic tradition. Unlike the Greco-Roman world, which believed that history was either strictly secular or inextricably bound up with pagan notions of Eternal Return reflecting the circular cycles of nature, many socialist and political progressives often presume ...

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TOPICS: History; Religion; Science; Society
KEYWORDS: easter

1 posted on 03/31/2013 1:04:29 PM PDT by Olympiad Fisherman
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To: Olympiad Fisherman

It’s all about the crucifixion and marvelous resurrection of the Easter Bunny. (ducking)


2 posted on 03/31/2013 4:08:29 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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