Ideological Purity

I strikes me how ideological purity is demanded and expected more and more. One has to conform to a political party's entire agenda and talking points, or one really has no space. The same goes for faith communities. One must agree with every piece of every confession and engage in every practice, or one really has no space. That leaves alot of people on the outside looking in-- or just faking for expediency. Why such small tables? It used to be that faith communities, political and social movements, had huge inclusive tables…

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Burnley123 · 41-45, M

Some people on social media act as though this is the case but I don't find it myself.

There has to be a minimum program, a shared vision and a coherent ideology or a political project is a waste of time. You have debates within that. I guess it is hard for you because your views fall between different political traditions.

CopperCicada · M

@Burnley123 In pragmatic terms, it’s not that difficult. I am largely a single issue voter. Voting for scientific research & education. That generally gives me only one option. Finding common ground with people is another matter.