There are reams and reams of evidence suggesting that, at least among conservatives, religiosity inoculates among extremism. Antisemitism is less common among frequent church-attenders, and so is unhealthy attachment to guns. Religiosity seems to reduce violence. Converting in prison seems to reduce recidivism. I would argue that progressives in America are much less tolerant and pluralistic on politics and ideology because their politics and ideology have become their religion. Humans are created as tribal and religious beings. If you strip away traditional organized religion, something will take its place. An essay today at Crisis magazine tells this tale in a...
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