Decline of American Religiosity
Walter discusses how the decline of American religiosity has impacted US foreign policy, leading to a diminished societal coherence and psychological strength in individuals involved in foreign policy decisions. He highlights the existential fears faced by the US, such as nuclear war and climate change, and how the absence of religious grounding has destabilized mass societies and democracies. This lack of cultural, intellectual, and spiritual glue has resulted in suspicion, paranoia, and declining support for democracy, making it challenging for the United States to navigate foreign policy effectively.In this clip
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