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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

The Al Franken Podcast

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Faith, Politics, and Truth: A Divided Landscape

This chapter explores the conflict between personal beliefs and objective truths in the context of the 2020 presidential election, particularly within religious communities. It examines the impact of media on political discourse, the spread of misinformation, and how these factors have exacerbated divisions among evangelicals. Additionally, it addresses the historical context of these divisions, including implications for democracy and the ongoing struggles within the Southern Baptist Convention regarding race and racism.

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