Ben Shapiro analyzes intriguing study on U.S. religious landscape.

Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro Breaks Down Fascinating Study on Religious Belief and Success

Religious Belief Linked to Education and Marital Status

In a recent podcast episode, Ben Shapiro, the former editor of Daily Wire, discussed a “fascinating” new study that revealed a strong association between religious belief and key indicators of a successful life. The study, conducted by political scientist Ryan Burge, highlighted the correlation between religion and factors such as education level, marital status, and income.

Burge’s article, published on Substack, described religion in the United States as an “enclave” for individuals with college degrees, stable marriages, children, and middle-class income. Shapiro found this phenomenon intriguing and emphasized the importance of examining the data.

Contrary to popular belief, Shapiro pointed out that the media often portrays religious Americans as less educated. However, the study revealed that as education increases, so does religious practice and belief. Additionally, the data showed that married individuals attend religious services more frequently than those with other marital statuses.

Burge suggested that churches should be more inclusive and welcoming to individuals who may not have achieved the same level of success. Shapiro, on the other hand, proposed an alternative interpretation of the data.

He argued that the rules and standards applied by the societal elite, such as the marital elite, parental elite, income elite, and educationally elite, differ significantly from those imposed on the rest of society. Shapiro referenced Charles Murray’s book “Coming Apart” to support his point.

Shapiro also criticized the media for promoting a narrative that contradicts the reality of success. He highlighted the harmful effects of this misleading message on society as a whole.

In conclusion, Shapiro emphasized the need to challenge the prevailing narrative and recognize the positive impact of religious belief on various aspects of life.

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases