Hypocrisy and motivated reasoning run deep in politics.

We explored this tension with Miroslav Volf with respect to both Christian nationalism and the war in Gaza, and looked at the science behind how religion works in our minds. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

By co-opted, Volf means merged with political ideologies. A thin practice is hollow, acting as a label, whereas a thick practice requires grappling with the deeper challenges a faith offers and using its tools. As research shows, practices of prayer & meditation increase compassion, not vengeance.

There is some truth to this @shadihamid.bsky.social. But I think you might be ignoring the fact that X has an ideological bias in “algorithm.” It’s not just that it has racist trolls; it’s that those voices are elevated. So the left shouts into the wind. If it were a level playing field, I’d agree.

For more on how many Christians cultivate conversations with God, take a listen as we explore the phenomenon and the science behind it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h... 2/2