Pure White Ep. 8: The Myths and Martyrs of White Christian Nationalism
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Jan 15, 2024 Analyzing the myths of white women's innocence and martyrdom in the context of White Christian Nationalism post-January 6th. Exploring the manipulation of white Christians, specifically women, by Trump and their involvement in far-right groups. Delving into the narratives surrounding Ashli Babbitt's portrayal as a martyr and the intersection of innocence, power, and national identity in the insurrection aftermath. Examining the connection between evangelical purity culture, white supremacy, and racism in the United States.
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Spiritual Framing Of Political Loss
- White women's public displays of prayer and mourning were used to portray Trump's loss as a spiritual crisis requiring divine intervention.
- That portrayal helped mobilize white Christians to accept Trump as anointed and to act on his calls to avenge the perceived injustice.
Gender Roles Fuel Political Legitimacy
- Traditional gender roles present white women as innately virtuous, nurturing, and innocent, a perception rooted in 19th-century gender orders.
- That perceived innocence allows white women to lend reputational cover to far-right movements and forward disreputable ideologies.
The Martyrdom Of Ashley Babbit
- Ashley Babbit, an Air Force veteran, was quickly venerated as a martyr by right-wing circles after she was shot at the Capitol.
- Her death was reframed as innocence and lynching mythology, amplified when the officer who shot her was Black.