The Savonarola Option: Why We Should Elect Christ as King – Dr. John-Paul Heil
Published: April 14, 2026
Duration: 55:28
Dr. John-Paul Heil argues that Christians should “elect Christ as king” by judging political institutions according to whether they actually lead people toward holiness, the common good, and heaven.
This lecture was given on February 17th, 2026, at Virginia Tech.
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About the Speakers:
John-Paul Heil is a Core Fellow in history, philosophy, Catholic anthropology, English, and theology at Mount St. Mary's University. He received his PhD in history from...