Rogan argues progressive politics are reshaping religion and Christianity

Culture · First reported 3 Nov, 22:15 · Updated 23:55

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Joe Rogan said progressive ideology has taken the place of religion for many on the left and argued that some pastors bring political beliefs into Christianity. His guest Francis Foster and Bishop Robert Barron also criticized forms of modernized or liberal Christianity.

Rogan argued that secularism and progressive politics have replaced religion for many people on the left, leaving them without a shared moral framework.
He criticized pastors who, in his view, bring contemporary political ideas into Christianity, and said biblical passages about slavery and warfare should be addressed before questioning God’s gender.
Foster backed the case for a serious religious faith, while Barron said some liberal Christianity had compromised doctrine in favor of progressive politics.

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Key facts

Speaker: Joe Rogan made the comments on his podcast.
Guest: Francis Foster, co-host of Triggernometry, appeared in the discussion.
Additional response: Bishop Robert Barron said he largely agreed with Rogan’s view.