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Connections

Former Evangelicals on how they reconcile a dissatisfaction with the politicization of American Christianity with their religious beliefs

Folded hands resting on a Bible with a rosary
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Folded hands resting on a Bible with a rosary

The number of Americans leaving organized religion is at an all-time high. One of the chief factors is the way churches and faith leaders treat social and political issues. We recently spoke with people who left organized religion entirely, and now, we sit down with former Evangelicals.

Our guests have left Evangelicalism, but not organized religion. How do they reconcile a dissatisfaction with the politicization of American Christianity with their own religious beliefs? We discuss the question with them this hour. Our guests:

  • Charles Hughes Huff, assistant professor of sacred scripture at St. Bernard's School of Theology and Ministry
  • Heather Hughes Huff, writer and editor
  • Stacey Ritter, progressive Christian and daughter of a minister
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
Emmarae Stein is the production assistant for "Connections with Evan Dawson."