Why does Joe Rogan think progressive politics has become a religion?

Joe Rogan argued that the left is largely secular and has lost the moral scaffolding, humility and community that religion provides. In its absence, he said, a cause such as climate change takes religion's place and dissenters are treated as heretics. The Triggernometry hosts agreed that religion works as a social technology for cohesion and forgiveness and praised gratitude as a daily practice. When producer Jamie checked, the figures were 78% of Republicans and about 60% of Democrats affiliated with a religion.

• Rogan cited the orderly church parking lot as everyday proof that shared rules make people kinder.
• Jonathan Haidt discussed religion as a cohesion tool in a Triggernometry interview that had not yet been released.

Source: our own transcription of the episode. The full conversation is on The Joe Rogan Experience (2026-10-31). Read the whole episode summary →

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