QAA Podcast Wild Faith feat. Talia Lavin (E303)
Nov 27, 2024
Talia Lavin, author of "Wild Faith: How the Christian Right Is Taking Over America," delves into the troubling rise of rightwing evangelical Christians and their political influence. She discusses the intersections of faith, politics, and extremism, shedding light on the Christian Patriarchy and its harmful impact on women and children. Lavin also explores how extremist beliefs have found fertile ground in online conspiracy theories, all while keeping the conversation engaging with anecdotes ranging from moldy bagels to social media experiences.
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Spiritual Warfare
- The evangelical Christian right views current events as a cosmic battle between good and evil.
- They believe those not adhering to their worldview are part of the "devil's army".
Exorcism and Spiritual Warfare
- Talia Lavin describes the prevalence of exorcisms in the U.S., both in person and via Zoom.
- She mentions the book "This Present Darkness," popular among evangelicals, which depicts literal battles between angels and demons.
Evangelicals and QAnon
- Evangelicals are drawn to QAnon due to their upbringing focused on signs, wonders, and coded messages in the Bible.
- This background makes them susceptible to conspiracy theories that present the world as a series of coded messages.
