[DeweyCA]

Actually, I did catch that in the article. I think what French is quoting Douthat as saying is that when people dump Christianity, they also will often dump the civility that Christianity teaches. In the article, both Douthat and French apply this to both the far Left and and the alt-Right. I have seen some of the viciousness and frequent name-calling from both of these entities.

[Greetings_Puny_Humans]

In the article, both Douthat and French apply this to both the far Left and and the alt-Right. I have seen some of the viciousness and frequent name-calling from both of these entities.

There's nothing wrong with viciousness and name calling where appropriate. It's been cool since Ann Coulter and Michael Savage. That said, when French uses the word "tribalistic" and applies it to conservatives, he is referring to immigration. He is not referring to mere nastiness, though he might also be doing that since he is basically a low-T sissy without a chin.