I would be interested to know the definition of privilege being applied here. Many times people loosely use the term “ white privilege” without explaining the meaning. I think that matters to give better context.
Fascinating thesis! I agree with his assertion that conservatives need to promote and build strong, virtue-based communities. I did find myself wondering whether Salam sees these communities based on tribal identity or "race," or whether he envisions communities and institutions that are blind to immutable characteristics, ethnos, or sectarian religion? The last may be inevitable and perhaps even good since it binds a community with a shared definition of God's expectations. The trick of course is ensuring the spikey, sticky entities we create live in tolerance with each other.
I would be interested to know the definition of privilege being applied here. Many times people loosely use the term “ white privilege” without explaining the meaning. I think that matters to give better context.
Fascinating thesis! I agree with his assertion that conservatives need to promote and build strong, virtue-based communities. I did find myself wondering whether Salam sees these communities based on tribal identity or "race," or whether he envisions communities and institutions that are blind to immutable characteristics, ethnos, or sectarian religion? The last may be inevitable and perhaps even good since it binds a community with a shared definition of God's expectations. The trick of course is ensuring the spikey, sticky entities we create live in tolerance with each other.