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Religious Exclusivity and Voter Suppression
2:02:29 - 2:09:45 (07:15)
The conversation centers around the intersection of religion and politics in America as well as the ongoing issue of voter suppression. The host and guest discuss how exclusivity in religious beliefs can lead to discrimination and how violence can occur when suppressing voters.
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The idea of Christian Nationalism is criticized for being exclusive and rooted in racism.
2:02:29 - 2:05:31 (03:02)
Summary
The idea of Christian Nationalism is criticized for being exclusive and rooted in racism. Instead, religion should be used as a common set of texts that unify Americans with different rituals and beliefs.
ChapterReligious Exclusivity and Voter Suppression
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Samuel Tilden won the popular vote in the 1876 presidential election, but lost the presidency because he lost three states that were very close: South Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida.
2:05:31 - 2:06:41 (01:09)
Summary
Samuel Tilden won the popular vote in the 1876 presidential election, but lost the presidency because he lost three states that were very close: South Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida. The Republican governors of those states certified the election in favor of Rutherford B. Hayes, the Republican candidate, despite the close and disputed results.
ChapterReligious Exclusivity and Voter Suppression
Episode#354 – Jeremi Suri: American Civil War
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The US election system and the Electoral College create complications in close elections, with a history of violence and contested outcomes.
2:06:41 - 2:09:45 (03:03)
Summary
The US election system and the Electoral College create complications in close elections, with a history of violence and contested outcomes. The design of the system is not equipped to handle the challenges presented by modern politics.