Quote by Christopher Lasch

The proper reply to right wing religiosity is not to insist that politics and religion don't mix. This is the stock response of the left.

The proper reply to right wing religiosity is not to insist

Summary

This quote suggests that when confronted with conservative religious views, it is not effective for the left to simply argue that politics and religion should remain separate. The speaker dismisses this as a common response employed by liberals. In essence, the quote implies that an alternative approach is needed when engaging with right-wing religious individuals or groups, one that goes beyond rejecting the intertwining of politics and religion.

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By Christopher Lasch

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