The Russell Moore Show
Christianity's Being Co-opted with Tobias Cremer
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Quick takeaways
- Right-wing populist movements tap into a sense of belonging by emphasizing group identity markers like history, culture, and ethnicity.
- The use of Christian symbols and rhetoric in right-wing populism primarily serves as a cultural identity marker rather than a reflection of genuine religious belief or values.
Deep dives
The Rise of Right-Wing Populist Movements
Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise in right-wing populist movements across Western societies. This phenomenon is characterized by the emergence of far-right identitarian movements gaining political power and forming coalitions. One key driving factor behind this rise is the erosion of traditional sources of group identity, including religion, class, and regional identity. As these traditional identities wane, people are searching for a sense of belonging and are divided along the lines of globalist, cosmopolitan individualism versus a focus on collective group identity. Right-wing populists tap into this divide by offering an answer through emphasizing group identity markers like history, culture, and ethnicity, albeit with problematic implications.
