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Spirit & Power Episode 4: "Take Back that Which Was Stolen from Us:" The Charismatic Rituals of the Religious Right

Oct 17, 2024
In this episode, Karrie Gaspard-Hogewood, a Sociology doctoral fellow at Tulane focusing on charismatic religions, joins host Dr. Leah Payne. They dive into how faith practices like speaking in tongues and shofar sounds permeate political rallies, especially those for Trump. They analyze the intertwining of spirituality and conspiracy at events like the Reawaken America tour, and discuss how charismatic rituals empower political activism. The conversation sheds light on the urgency of reclaiming American values through active participation in governance as the 2024 election approaches.
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