Instrumentalized Faith_ The Intersection of Religion and Politics

How Congregants Risk Being Instrumentalized Identity 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/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support .