The New York Times Opinion columnist David French, a lifelong evangelical, speaks to Jonathan Rauch, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and an atheist, about the role of Christianity in redeeming and supporting American democracy.

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An atheist helps David French understand how religion supports America’s political ideals.

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<description>The columnist reflects on a quarter century of contrarian opinions at The Times.
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The columnist reflects on a quarter century of contrarian opinions at The Times.

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<description>Holidays often mean more work. Here’s how to view that work differently.
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Holidays often mean more work. Here’s how to view that work differently.

Why I’m Not Dreading Holiday Chores This Season

Is there a movie, a book, a meme, a memory, a hobby you took up or a vice you quit that stayed with you this year, or helped you unwind and forget about it all? Times Opinion wants to hear about it.Leave us a voice memo at <a href="mailto:theopinions@nytimes.com" target="_blank">theopinions@nytimes.com</a>. We need your name, phone number, and where you’re calling from. Tell us what you’re holding onto, and why, as you head into 2025. You may get to hear your pick in an upcoming episode.

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Where did you find comfort, joy, fun or just distraction this year?

Tell Us What Brought You Joy In 2024

The political scientist Robert A. Pape has studied political violence for the past 30 years. In this episode of “The Opinions,” he describes what his research illuminates about the homicide of United Healthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson. Pape also explains why he is not surprised by the background of Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with the killing.

<description>&lt;p&gt;The political scientist Robert A. Pape has studied political violence for the past 30 years. In this episode of “The Opinions,” he describes what his research illuminates about the homicide of United Healthcare’s chief executive, Brian Thompson. Pape also explains why he is not surprised by the background of Luigi Mangione, who has been charged with the killing.&lt;/p&gt;
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The shooting of Brian Thompson marks a new era of rage for this country.

What the Glorification of Luigi Mangione Reveals About America

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