The Compassion Paradox: When Faith and Politics Collide

Why do the most religiously conservative groups often back policies that conflict with their own faith’s call to compassion—while secular liberals push for policies that more closely mirror those teachings? In this episode, we explore the global “compassion paradox” at the intersection of religion and politics. Drawing on psychology, sociology, and history, we uncover how ideology and identity shape moral choices—and reveal surprising pathways toward bridging one of today’s deepest divides.