Doug Wilson follows a key interpretive rule: the Old Testament applies today unless the New Testament specifically says it doesn't. This "applies unless revoked" view contrasts with the more common evangelical stance that the Old Testament *doesn't* apply unless the New Testament *reaffirms* it. This principle has vast implications for his views on law and society.

Rather than seeking immediate revolution, Christian nationalist Doug Wilson outlines an incremental, long-term strategy. He distinguishes between an ideal "Presbyterian utopia" 500 years from now and the current pragmatic need to solve bigger problems. This patient approach, rooted in peaceful persuasion and cultural change, means controversial goals like religious tests for office are not a present focus.

Ideologies rooted in postmodernism and a victim mentality tend to foster a 'burn it down' approach to societal problems. In contrast, traditional conservative values emphasizing personal responsibility and conserving past traditions are less inclined toward mass protest and destructive action.

Doug Wilson defines Christian nationalism as a direct response to the perceived collapse of secular governance. He argues that a society without a "transcendent grounding" for its morality inevitably disintegrates, citing current cultural shifts as evidence. The movement's goal is to re-establish a public confession of dependence on God to restore social order.

The only historically effective method to resolve deep-rooted religious and ideological conflicts is to shift focus toward shared economic prosperity. Alliances like the Abraham Accords create tangible incentives for peace that ideology alone cannot, by making life demonstrably better for citizens.

Wilson distinguishes "biblical absolutism" from literalism. He argues for a "natural" reading that respects each book's literary genre—interpreting history as history, poetry as poetry, and apocalyptic literature as symbolic. This allows him to uphold the Bible's authority without, for example, looking for a literal doorknob on Jesus when he says, "I am the door."

Geopolitical solutions based on earthly incentives like economic development are bound to fail when dealing with an ideology focused on martyrdom. If people believe the ultimate goal is paradise after death, they won't compromise for a better life for their children now.

In an era defined by tribalism, the idea of "love of mankind as a whole" was not a common concept. Jesus' teaching to love every person as a neighbor was a revolutionary act that transcended race, nation, and social class, making his message one of the first truly universalist philosophies.

Pastor Doug Wilson supports the First Amendment's formal separation of church and state, opposing a national or even state-level established church. However, he argues that separating the state from *morality* is impossible. Since any law reflects a moral stance, he insists the key political question is *which* morality—and by extension which religion—will provide the state's foundation.