The Realignment 535 | Ross Douthat: Why You Should Be Religious & the Rise of the Post-Christian Right
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Feb 11, 2025 
Ross Douthat, a New York Times columnist and author of "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious," delves into the importance of faith in America today. He argues that a resurgence of religious belief may be on the horizon, especially as the post-Christian right gains traction. Douthat also addresses the evolving spiritual landscapes shaped by populism and secularism, examines the relationship between wokeness and traditional faith, and speculates on how modern societal dynamics could reshape beliefs in the coming decades.
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The Return of Religion
- Ross Douthat predicts a potential swing away from the new atheism of the 2000s and 2010s.
- He anticipates a more religious society in the next few decades, possibly driven by a post-Christian right.
The Post-Religious Right
- The post-religious right's emergence is rooted in the decline of traditional religious arguments.
- New political forces like wokeness and populism are shaped by different concerns than the religious right.
God Delusion as Fashion
- Marshall Kosloff bought "The God Delusion" in ninth grade as a fashionable statement, not out of genuine interest.
- This reflects the trend of new atheism's popularity in the 2000s, particularly among liberal circles.
