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Sons of Patriarchy
The War on the Evangellyfish
Oct 27, 2024
Kristin Kobes Du Mez, a history professor at Calvin University and author of "Jesus and John Wayne," dives into the rise of Christian Nationalism and figures like Doug Wilson. She unpacks the evolution of evangelical masculinity and its extreme views gaining acceptance over time. The conversation highlights the societal influences on conservative evangelicals and critiques rigid family dynamics promoted within the community. Du Mez also addresses the emotional costs of these ideologies and the complex interplay between faith and modernity.
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- Doug Wilson's ideological framework emerged as a reaction to perceived weaknesses in late 20th-century evangelicalism, promoting a rigid view of biblical manhood.
- His establishment of educational institutions like New Saint Andrews College created a network that fosters his teachings on gender roles and family dynamics.
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The Strategic Foundations of Doug Wilson's Ideology
Doug Wilson’s ideological framework emerged as a response to what he perceived as the weaknesses in late 20th-century evangelicalism. This reactionary stance criticized softer approaches in church practices and emphasized a return to a more rigid, militaristic conception of biblical manhood. Wilson's strategies were intentional and designed to counteract the perceived moral decline within evangelical communities, advocating for traits such as authority, submission, and strong masculinity. This led to the promotion of patriarchal values heavily rooted in a specific interpretation of scripture, thus establishing a provocative foundation for his future influence in religious circles.
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