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Study Reveals Formerly Religious Shift Towards Liberal Politics

10/28/2025

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A recent study published in the Journal of Personality finds that individuals who leave their religion tend to adopt more liberal political views.
Researchers analyzed data from various samples and found that religious 'dones' reported significantly more liberal attitudes than their religious counterparts.
The study uses longitudinal data and shows that changes in religious identity typically precede shifts in political beliefs, though conclusions rely on broad measures of political orientation.

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A recent study published in the Journal of Personality finds that individuals who leave their religion tend to adopt more liberal political views.
Researchers analyzed data from various samples and found that religious 'dones' reported significantly more liberal attitudes than their religious counterparts.
The study uses longitudinal data and shows that changes in religious identity typically precede shifts in political beliefs, though conclusions rely on broad measures of political orientation.