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Culture wars are the natural result of confirmation bias. Most public issues are dominated by it, especially in voting and the Church. People look for the validation of their beliefs.
Violent crime is increasing everywhere due to the pandemic. Poor people are getting poor, desperate and youth have time on their hands to get themselves into trouble.
People see what they want in off-year elections. Go Blue!
Conservative prelates are masters of believing what they want to about the truth, rather than seeking it or doing it. I hope the Vatican does look at blessing gay unions - and adopts the practice. They should also provide money to any diocese that has to cut parishes to pay out settlements on pederasty. As long as the Pope appoints bishops, Rome should pay for their crimes.
Confirmation also exists in entertainment - in a milder form. Architecture, TV, history and vacations are prime examples. Some of these biases are economic, others are aesthetic. Rich people care more about architecture and Masterpiece. I like functional architecture, jazz and Bossa Nova on You Tube, family history and I cannot afford a vacation, even to see my child. The Admiral's Song in the Pirates of Penzance is apt when discussing the careers of some conservative bishops.
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