We simply can’t discuss politics or religion - Courier-Herald
WEBSep 27, 2019 · Most religious and political arguments today adhere to Jonathan Swift’s observation: “You cannot reason someone out of something that they were not reasoned into.”. There is a solution, though: listen to others’ arguments and be willing to see the flaws and weaknesses in your own beliefs.
Who says religion and politics don't belong in polite conversation?
WEBJun 1, 2017 · There are two subjects etiquette rules say we shouldn't talk about in polite conversation: religion and politics. But political science professor Amy Black of Wheaton College says it's...
Two Reasons Why Religion and Politics Cannot Be Separated
WEBIt is unhelpful advice and, ultimately, impossible to put into practice. Here are two reasons why Christians should not try to separate religion and politics (even though they should separate church and state), followed by two answers to two common objections.
10 facts about religion and government in the United States
WEBJul 5, 2022 · Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults (73%) say religion should be kept separate from government policies, according to a survey conducted in spring 2022. Just 25% …
Americans Aren’t Looking to Argue About Religion, Politics
WEBApr 18, 2024 · A growing number of U.S. adults share the sentiment of the classic saying: “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” Pew Research finds a slim majority (53%) say the best thing to do when someone disagrees with you about religion is to try to understand their beliefs and agree to disagree.
Why We Should Debate Religion and Politics More, Not Less | TIME
WEBJan 16, 2018 · Religion and politics can be polarizing, precisely because they deal with important matters that are deeply personal and close to our passions. But these discussions do not have to be...
How 2021 collapsed the divide between religion and politics
WEBDec 29, 2021 · Recent data reveal that fewer and fewer Americans pray, attend services, identify with a religion or say that religion is important in their lives. About a quarter of Americans are Roman Catholic.
Religion and politics: Do they belong together? - Religion …
WEBNov 11, 2020 · SAN FRANCISCO — The clash between religion and politics has been a way of life for centuries yet the history of such political thought has nearly been erased in modern times, leading to a...
When did much of our politics have to do with religion? Since the ... - NPR
WEBMay 14, 2022 · Religion has been invoked to condemn slavery and segregation, to ban alcohol and the teaching of evolutionary science and to bolster anti-war movements.
6. Religious values and the 2024 election - Pew Research Center
WEBJun 6, 2024 · Voters who support Joe Biden and Donald Trump have starkly different views of the role religion should play in the U.S. government and politics. Across several measures, Trump supporters are much more likely than Biden supporters to favor an expansive government role in support of religion.