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==Religious Views==
 
==Religious Views==
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Though Peterson had previously said that he was indeed a [[Christian]]<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIB05YeMiW8.</ref>, when later asked if he believes in God, Peterson replied: "I think the proper response to that is No, but I'm afraid He might exist"<ref>Blatchford, Christie (January 19, 2018). "[https://nationalpost.com/feature/christie-blatchford-sits-down-with-warrior-for-common-sense-jordan-peterson Christie Blatchford sits down with 'warrior for common sense' Jordan Peterson]". National Post. Retrieved January 19, 2018</ref>. His religious beliefs draw from [[Jung]]'s philosophy of religion, [[Taoism]], and Christian [[existentialism]].  
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Peterson has detailed his struggles with his religious beliefs. He draws many influences from [[Christianity]], and bases his moral and societal views in Christian teaching, but criticizes Christian establishments such as the [[Catholic Church]] for its scandals, saying that they deter him from Christian ideas<ref>https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2021/1-april/news/world/jordan-peterson-describes-his-difficulties-with-christianity</ref>. He has described himself as a Christian in the past<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIB05YeMiW8.</ref>, but when later asked if he believes in God, Peterson said: "I think the proper response to that is No, but I'm afraid He might exist"<ref>Blatchford, Christie (January 19, 2018). "[https://nationalpost.com/feature/christie-blatchford-sits-down-with-warrior-for-common-sense-jordan-peterson Christie Blatchford sits down with 'warrior for common sense' Jordan Peterson]". National Post. Retrieved January 19, 2018</ref>.  
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He has also cited [[Carl Jung]] as an influence on his philosophical beliefs.
    
==Political Views==
 
==Political Views==
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