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Universities Replace Churches as Centers of Liberal Ideology

2/17/2026

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The university has emerged as the new center for liberal moral guidance, replacing the church.
Progressive movements are urged to reconnect with communities of faith to counter rising secularism among young liberals.
Education correlates with political alignment, with more educated individuals leaning Democratic.
Critics argue that elite institutions have a significant liberal majority among faculty.
They say universities now function like churches, promoting a specific ideology.

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Story summary

The university has emerged as the new center for liberal moral guidance, replacing the church.
Progressive movements are urged to reconnect with communities of faith to counter rising secularism among young liberals.
Education correlates with political alignment, with more educated individuals leaning Democratic.
Critics argue that elite institutions have a significant liberal majority among faculty.
They say universities now function like churches, promoting a specific ideology.