No, The American Church Isn’t ‘in Exile’: Among the many discussions about Rod Dreher’s Benedict Option is this contribution from David Congdon. Students can find links to other commentaries and points of view, using this piece as a point of departure for their own assessment. Says Congdon, “Many Christians have already put down their weapons to fight the culture. It is time now to put down the walls of defense that keep them separated from the culture.”