Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics

Douthat's analysis challenges traditional views of heresy. I'm curious what led him to frame it as a mirror to societal shifts and whether this perspective was deliberate from the start.

Certain cases of religious dissent felt nuanced but also provocative. I'm wondering if readers found some examples more compelling or problematic than others.

The book connects historical heresies to contemporary issues, but I wonder how Douthat views the ongoing interplay between politics and faith in shaping beliefs.