Conspirituality 183: Woke Pope Cancels America's Bishop (w/Mike Lewis)
Dec 7, 2023
Guest Mike Lewis discusses the rise of conspiracy theory Catholicism, the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland, controversy around abortion-derived vaccines, and the challenges of social media divisions in the Catholic Church. The podcast also explores the psychological aspects of extreme beliefs, the teachings of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church's perspective on vaccinations and stem cell research, and concludes by inviting listeners to continue the conversation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Intersection of Conspiracy Theories and Spiritual Influence
02:17 • 4min
Bannon's Involvement, Reactionary Catholics, and the Removal of Bishop Strickland
06:32 • 4min
Controversy Around Abortion-Derived Vaccines and Anti-Vaxxers
10:16 • 16min
Marketing Strategies of the Catholic Church and Podcast Ads
26:21 • 6min
Pope Francis' Inclusive Gesture Challenges Conservative Catholics
32:27 • 12min
Challenges of Social Media & Simplistic Divisions
44:01 • 15min
Psychology Behind Cults, Crimes, and Extreme Beliefs
58:59 • 3min
The Controversial Teachings of Pope Francis
01:01:44 • 10min
The Catholic Church's Perspective on Vaccinations and Stem Cell Research
01:11:21 • 22min
Wrapping Up and Inviting Listeners to Continue the Conversation
01:33:28 • 2min