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It Has to Be Read. • Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by Rev. Prof. Dr. David P. Gushee

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer

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Evangelicals and the Politics of Authoritarianism

This chapter examines the changing landscape of evangelical politics, focusing on a faction's embrace of polarized good versus evil narratives that challenge democratic norms. It explores the alarming alignment of conservative movements with authoritarianism, as some believers reject the principles of American constitutional democracy. Through historical comparisons, the speakers highlight the need to confront these ideological shifts before they further erode the foundations of democracy.

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