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Is Western liberalism obsolete? Is Western liberalism obsolete?
No, western liberalism is needed more than ever. No, western liberalism is needed more than ever.
Western liberalism is not obsolete, but under threat. Western liberalism is not obsolete, but under threat.
Liberalism has outlived its purpose. Liberalism has outlived its purpose.
Yes, Western liberalism is over, and it's a shame. Yes, Western liberalism is over, and it's a shame.
Alternatives to Western liberalism are dangerous ideologies Alternatives to Western liberalism are dangerous ideologies
Western liberalism can adapt to a changing macro-environment Western liberalism can adapt to a changing macro-environment
Western liberalism creates wealthier countries Western liberalism creates wealthier countries
Authoritarian leaders call for the end of Western liberalism Authoritarian leaders call for the end of Western liberalism
Individuals, not ideologies, determine the character of a society Individuals, not ideologies, determine the character of a society
Liberalism is being replaced by Christian democracy Liberalism is being replaced by Christian democracy
Populism is now the guiding political principle in the West and beyond Populism is now the guiding political principle in the West and beyond
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Is Western liberalism obsolete?
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Liberalism has outlived its purpose.

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Liberalism is being replaced by Christian democracy

Liberalism is giving way to the rise of hard right religious populism.
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Context

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said in a speech in July 2018 that the generation of the post-communist '90s is replacing the generation of '68 and that its values are those of Christian democracy. He said Christian democracy is not compatible with the key tenets of liberalism and therefore should be considered 'illiberal.'

The Argument

At the moment economically progressive policies such as medicare for all, the green new deal, and taxing the rich at higher rates are overwhelming popular within the United States. This trend follows around the world. Yet at the same time socially conservative outlooks are also on the rise. Christian democracy is an ideology that balances both of these outlooks and as such may take the place of traditional liberal politics.

Counter arguments

Christian democracy is still fundamentally liberal as it balances representative democracy with a capitalist economic system

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