In this installment, Ekpyrosis Press founder, Dustin J. Byrd, talks with Critical Theorist, Rudolf J. Siebert, about the history and relevance of the Culture Wars, from 19th century Germany’s “Kulturkampf” to the struggles with LGBTQ+ rights, identity politics, immigration, and what it means to be “Western.” This discourse was co-sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.
“Just War Theory,” with Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert
In this installment of discussions between Dr. Rudolf J. Siebert and the Founder of Ekpyrosis Press, Dr. Dustin J. Byrd, they discuss the history, development, and abuse of the St. Augustine’s 7-Point Just War Theory. Special attention is given to the world’s latest wars, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and Palestine. The discourse was also sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.
“The Christian Resistance to Fascism,” with Rudolf J. Siebert
Ekpyrosis Press author and critical theorist, Rudolf J. Siebert, recently discussed the “Christian Resistance to Fascism” with Ekpyrosis Press founder, Dustin J. Byrd. Dr. Siebert witnessed first-hand the Christian exuberance for fascism in Nazi Germany, as well as the resistance that some Christians put up against the far-right ideology. In this discourse, Dr. Siebert remembers his experiences in the Third Reich and analyzes the continual growth of fascism ideology in today’s world. This discourse was also sponsored by the Institute for Critical Social Theory.