The Gist Inside the Movement to Dismantle Democracy in God’s Name
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May 20, 2025 
Katherine Stewart, author of Money, Lies, and God, dives into the intricate web of America's Christian nationalist forces and their alarming influence on global extremism. She unveils how these groups cloak domestic corruption in the guise of faith, revealing the strategic exporting of anti-abortion tactics to Europe. The conversation also touches on the dark ideology of aphilism linked to tragic events and critiques how authoritarian regimes exploit religion to bolster their power, urging listeners to engage in the fight against rising fascism.
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Exporting U.S. Christian Nationalism
- America’s Christian nationalist groups are exporting anti-abortion and extremist strategies overseas.
- They've adapted U.S. tactics to local contexts, influencing smaller movements abroad, especially in the UK.
Misinformation Fuels Far-Right Fears
- The far-right movement thrives on misinformation, exaggerating or fabricating 'woke' threats.
- This propaganda distorts public perception, casting normal politics as dangerous Marxist indoctrination.
Far-Left Chaos Benefits Right
- Far-left chaos sometimes inadvertently benefits far-right goals by scaring moderate voters.
- The right exploits this to push authoritarian agendas by portraying themselves as law-and-order saviors.
