Political Disputes Becoming Like Religious Ones; Also, Boosting Civics in Schools

March 23, 2021 00:58:56
Political Disputes Becoming Like Religious Ones; Also, Boosting Civics in Schools
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Political Disputes Becoming Like Religious Ones; Also, Boosting Civics in Schools

Mar 23 2021 | 00:58:56

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James Keys Tunde Ogunlana

Show Notes

It has been observed that political interactions have increased in intensity as markers of religious faith have declined, so James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana take a look at how religious and political approaches to interacting with others can differ and affect outcomes (02:00).  The guys also discuss a recent push to improve civics education in schools (40:10).


America Without God (The Atlantic)

Massive investment in social studies and civics education proposed to address eroding trust in democratic institutions (WaPo)

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