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Ministers of Propaganda: Unveiling the Ideology of the Religious Right with Scott M. Coley
Faithful Politics
Motivated Reasoning and Interpretations in Religion
The chapter explores how motivated reasoning influences individual perceptions and beliefs, with examples from sports and scripture interpretations. It highlights misinterpretations in the Bible, particularly regarding slavery, and how individuals' incentives shape their views. The conversation emphasizes the impact of using scripture to justify social structures, like pro-slavery narratives, and discusses the implications of hermeneutics of legitimization in white evangelicalism.
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