Does God Belong in Politics? Faith, Ethics & Truth-Seeking in Modern America | Logic Dictate Hot Topics #24

In Episode #24 of Logic Dictate Hot Topics, host Steve Gibson tackles one of humanity’s oldest and most controversial questions: Is there a God—and should faith influence our political and ethical decisions? Drawing from history, philosophy, religion, and scientific inquiry, Steve explores how beliefs about God have shaped civilizations, fueled conflict, and continue to influence policy debates today. This episode challenges listeners to rethink certainty, embrace truth-seeking, and consider a new ethical rule that transcends religious divides.

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Welcome back to Logic Dictate Hot Topics, the show where we confront today’s most pressing issues with reason, clarity, and unapologetic honesty. I’m your host, Steve Gibson, author of Logic’s Dictate, and today we’re stepping directly into one of the most profound and polarizing questions ever asked:

Is there a God?
And even more importantly—
Should our belief, or non-belief, shape our political and ethical decisions?

From ancient mythologies explaining thunder and harvests…
to today’s diverse global religions…
to the wars, conflicts, and political systems built around them…
humanity has long tied belief to power, identity, and morality.

But what if certainty isn’t possible?

What if the search—not the conclusion—is what keeps us moving forward?

Today, we’re breaking down the role of faith in public life, the dangers of religious absolutism, and the need for a universal ethical framework that doesn’t rely on any single doctrine.

History shows us something undeniable:
Most of the world’s trauma, killings, and wars have started because one group decided their version of God granted them authority over others.

So here’s the real question of this episode:
👉 If no one can be absolutely certain about the divine… how can we justify policies that control other people’s lives based on that uncertainty?

Steve introduces a powerful counter-rule to the Golden Rule— one that could solve nearly every ethical debate we face today.

Stay tuned. This episode might challenge everything you think you know about morality, faith, and political decision-making.