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Podcast: Lets Talk Sex And Dating
Episode: Instrumentalized Faith_ The Intersection of Religion and Politics
Description: How Congregants Risk Being InstrumentalizedIdentity First, Conscience Second: Members may feel pressure to align politically to remain “good” members, even if their convictions differ.Loss of Discernment: Instead of forming conscience freely, congregants absorb party lines disguised as divine mandates.Pastoral Leverage: A leader’s spiritual authority (trusted for weddings, funerals, counseling) becomes a tool for electoral persuasion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.