The Spiritual Perspective Can MAGA People Be Spiritual? Get The Spiritual Perspective
Oct 18, 2025
Can spirituality coexist with political beliefs? The discussion challenges stereotypes, exploring how one can hold contradictory truths. Personal stories reveal the complexities of friendship amidst political divides. Curiosity is pitched as a better response than judgment when confronted with differing views. Emphasis is placed on engagement over labels, arguing that contradiction fuels personal growth and creativity. Ultimately, embracing conflict and minimizing judgment can lead to deeper connections and greater understanding.
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Spirituality Equals Holding Contradiction
- Spirituality is the ability to hold multiple contradictory truths in awareness at the same time.
- That capacity, not clothing or diet, defines someone as spiritual.
Friendship Ends Over Political Difference
- Light Watkins describes a friend who ended a friendship when he learned the other person supported Trump.
- The friend admitted he would struggle to remain close if Light said he supported Trump.
Contradiction Is The Spiritual Test
- The real test of spirituality is holding opposing truths without immediate judgment or cancellation.
- Being spiritual shows up when contradictions force you to stay curious rather than reactively cut ties.