These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith NYT | Top Stories Katie Glueck 22 December 2024 at 18:01 In a party that has grown less religious, some prominent Democrats say discussing their deepest beliefs can be a way to connect — when it’s authentic. © Eric Gay/Associated Press, Kenny Holston/The New York Times, Hiroko Masuike/The New York TimesDemocrats like, from left, State Representative James Talarico of Texas, Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania see discussion of their faith as a way to explain their values.