Conspirituality 233: DC’s Catholic Power Center (w/Gareth Gore)
Nov 21, 2024
Gareth Gore, financial journalist and author of "Opus," sheds light on the secretive Catholic organization Opus Dei. The discussion dives into its controversial beginnings and disturbing practices, including recruitment via deception and manipulative tactics. Gore details its historical ties to authoritarian regimes and presents alarming revelations about scandals like child abuse and human trafficking. The conversation also reveals Opus Dei’s influential presence in U.S. politics and its complex relationship with power, faith, and ethics.
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Opus Dei's Influence
- Opus Dei, founded in 1928 in Spain, is a secretive, ultra-conservative Catholic organization.
- It rose to prominence under Franco, amassed wealth, and influences D.C. politics.
RFK Jr.'s Hypocrisy
- RFK Jr. was photographed with Trump, eating McDonald's despite criticizing Trump's diet.
- This hypocrisy, combined with RFK Jr.'s continued acceptance by Trump, has raised questions.
Conservative Bias in News
- Pew Research Center's report reveals that most social media news influencers are conservative men.
- This raises concerns about increasing collective dissonance due to this skewed perspective.
