Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson discussed her own faith and criticized “conventional politicians” for lacking a “sophisticated understanding” of issues in the United States.

“Some people seem to think if you’re coming from a spiritual perspective, you’re less sophisticated. I respectfully disagree, I think you’re more sophisticated. I think people who have a deeper understanding and commitment to love tend to have a greater recognition of the power of evil,” Williamson told the New York Times on Thursday.