Religion plays a huge role in shaping how people see the world — from everyday decisions to the way we vote, serve others, and understand morality. In this mini episode, we explore how different religions align politically and how those beliefs influence communities here in the U.S. and around the world.

Drawing from varying studies and statistical evidence, we look at how religion and politics form a symbiotic relationship — one that can both strengthen and strain societies. We talk about what happens when faith and politics clash, how morality is viewed through a political lens, and the growing divide (and overlap) among religious voters in both major U.S. parties.

This episode continues my mini-series where we’ll unpack different themes and perspectives to help us better understand the people around us. If you enjoy this format, let me know—I’d love to hear your feedback and see if we should continue with more episodes like this!

Sources & Further Reading

• Pew Research Center — Religion, Partisanship & Ideology
• Pew Research Center — Religious Landscape Study / Party Affiliation
• Elizabeth Katelynn Baggett — The Relationship Between Religion and Politics in a Globalizing World (MTSU Open Access Journals)
• PMC — Why Christians Reconcile Their Personal Political Views and the Views of Jesus
• Wiley Online Library — Explaining the Relationship Between Religiosity and Political Participation
• American Academy of Arts and Sciences — The Perils of Politicized Religion
• PMC — Religion & Politics in Everyday Life
• If you're interested in the research project I assisted with in college, check out Faith and Politics: Latter-Day Saint Politicians Tell Their Stories by Dr. Richard Davis. 

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