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Christopher Lasch

Adherents of the new religious right reject the separation of politics and religion, but they bring no spiritual insights to politics.

Christopher Lasch

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Supporters of the new religious right want religion to influence political decisions, but they fail to offer meaningful religious wisdom or understanding in their political actions. Instead, their involvement in politics lacks the deeper spiritual guidance that religion traditionally provides.

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