Straight White American Jesus

White Christian Replacement Paranoia w/ Robert Downen

Jul 8, 2024

Journalist Robert Downen joins the discussion on white Christian replacement fears in Texas, covering the True Texas Project's controversial conference, the integration of biblical stories in school curriculums, and the legal battle over Annunciation House aiding refugees. The conversation delves into far-right movements resisting demographic changes threatening white Christian dominance.

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Robert Downen

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Quick takeaways

Rising concerns of white Christian replacement fears and Christian nationalism in Texas.

Controversies over integrating Bible teachings in school curricula and the legal battle surrounding Annunciation House.

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True Texas Project Advocates Against White Christian Replacement

True Texas Project, a conservative organization, aims to prevent the replacement of white Christians in the USA. Through conferences and campaigns, the project highlights concerns about demographic shifts and advocates for policies that align with Christian nationalism.

Intro

4min

Christian Nationalism and Immigration Aid Clash

11min

White Christian Replacement Paranoia

10min

The Intersection of Christian Nationalism and White Nationalism in True Texas

7min

Exploring Extreme Rightward Shift, Bible in Texas Schools, and Whitewashing History

6min

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Brad discusses the alarming rise of white Christian replacement fears and Christian nationalism in Texas. The episode highlights a meme retweeted by the True Texas project, which endorses great replacement theory and Christian nationalism. The podcast features an in-depth conversation with Robert Downen from the Texas Tribune about the True Texas Project's controversial conference, Texas' new school curriculums integrating biblical stories, and the legal battle over Annunciation House, a Catholic charity aiding refugees. They delve into the far-right movements aiming to resist demographic changes perceived as threats to white Christian dominance.

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