The Assault on Family: How Society is Losing its Most Important Institution

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the importance of the family as a governing institution with guest Terry Schilling from the American Principles Project. They explore the progressive assault on the family, the decline in marriage and birth rates, and the role of family in creating selfless citizens. Schilling emphasizes the importance of grounding institutions, such as faith and patriotism, and the sacrificial nature of love in the context of family and society. With a focus on the societal benefits of the family unit, this episode challenges the current atomistic conception of the self and encourages the audience to rediscover the power of family. -- Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmb For more content follow me here: Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamy Instagram - @vivekgramaswamy Facebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy Truth Social - @VivekRamaswamy Rumble - @VivekRamaswamy -- Time-coded Highlights: 00:00: Introduction and importance of the family as a governing institution 02:32: The negative effects of the no-fault divorce regime 04:55: Progressive assault on the family and nuclear family structure 11:45: Family values and fatherlessness in America and the Soviet Union 17:27: Importance of family and grounding institutions in society 23:23: Love, sacrifice, and self-discovery through family and society 29:43: Adoption, self-sacrifice, and the role of parents in guiding their children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices