# Liberalism's forgotten theological roots and the future of freedom in the West

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Published: 2026-06-08T23:57:55+00:00
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## Resource

Dr Michael Bonner, political consultant with Atlas Strategic Advisors and former director of Policy within the Government of Ontario, discusses his book, The Crisis of Liberalism: The Origin and Destiny of Freedom. Bonner argues that contemporary liberalism's current crisis stems from forgetting its Christian origins and theological foundations, as well as suffering from tensions and contradictions that threaten it from within. He also examines the origins of concepts like equality and freedom, questions whether liberalism can survive increasing secularization, and explores the tension between unlimited freedom and the need for shared moral foundations in pluralistic societies like Canada. The Hub is Canada's fastest-growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Editor Sean Speer - Host Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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