13min chapter

The Good Fight cover image

Jonathan Rauch on the Politicization of Christianity

The Good Fight

CHAPTER

Religion, Democracy, and Social Cohesion

This chapter examines the changing relationship between religion, particularly Christianity, and democratic values, suggesting that concerns about religion undermining democracy may be misguided. It discusses the implications of declining religious faith on social cohesion and the rise of populism, while emphasizing the role of tribalism in contemporary politics. The dialogue also highlights the importance of religious and intermediary institutions in fostering trust and connection within societies in the contexts of America and Europe.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode