Straight White American Jesus In Texas, It All Goes Back to Christian Nationalism
Dec 26, 2023
Chris and Mendi Tackett, Texas activists fighting Christian nationalism, discuss various topics related to Christian nationalism in Texas. They talk about the school voucher scam, the abortion ban, the Ten Commandments bill, school board takeovers, and more, and how they all trace back to Christian nationalism. They also highlight the role of conservative Christian women in upholding Christian patriarchy and supporting the abortion ban. The podcast explores the problems associated with having chaplains in public schools and the potential dangers of allowing them to have influence over students' lives. It also addresses the interconnectedness of issues like abortion bans, book bans, and chaplains, all rooted in Christian nationalism. Additionally, they delve into the deep history of sexual purity and its racial coding in the United States.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Examining the Influence of Conservative Christian Women in Texas
03:12 • 15min
The Problem with Chaplains in Texas Public Schools
17:46 • 4min
Potential Problems with National School Chaplains
21:59 • 21min
The Interconnections of Christian Nationalism and Various Issues
42:42 • 3min
The Deep History of Sexual Purity and its Racial Coding in the United States
46:02 • 3min