Straight White American Jesus The Democrats, Religion, and Secular Voters
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Jan 20, 2025 Sarah Levin, founder of Secular Strategies and member of the DNC’s Interfaith Council, and Andrew Seidel, author of The Founding Myth, delve into the intersection of religion and the Democratic Party. They critique the GOP's Christian nationalism and discuss why mimicking it may backfire. Levin emphasizes collaboration between secular and religious Democrats, focusing on shared values like justice and inclusion. The conversation highlights the need to build a broad coalition while advocating for true religious freedom and separation of church and state, particularly in education.
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Focus on Shared Values, Not Religious Identity
- Democrats should focus on shared values and religious freedom for all, not replicate GOP's Christian nationalism.
- Frame the discussion around morality and values, not who's more "godly."
Uniting Secular and Religious Voters
- The Democratic Party risks alienating non-religious voters by focusing on religious narratives.
- A shared focus on morals and values can unite secular and religious individuals.
Authentic Faith Expression
- Politicians like Warnock and Buttigieg express faith authentically without alienating non-believers.
- They focus on values derived from faith, not on imposing doctrine.