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Conspirituality
199: Inside Anti-Abortion Christian Nationalism (w/Rob Schenck)
Mar 28, 2024
Former Evangelical leader Rob Schenck discusses his conversion away from the anti-abortion movement towards advocating for reproductive rights. He reveals the dangers of Christian Nationalism's influence in American politics and offers insights on pushing back against its aggression.
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- Evangelical movement intertwined with anti-abortion activism fuels Christian Nationalism in politics.
- Moral compromise and ideological hardening within the anti-abortion movement reflect broader societal pressures.
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Formation of Anti-Abortion Movement and Christian Nationalism
The podcast episode delves into how the Republican Party co-opted American evangelicalism, leading to the fusion of racist and misogynistic impulses that fueled a highly politicized anti-abortion movement. The guest, Rob Schenk, reflects on his journey from a civil rights-oriented Christian faith to militant pro-life activism, driven by a belief in protecting the unborn as the most vulnerable. His involvement in blockades, verbal abuse of women at clinics, and handling of fetal remains as political props highlights a gradual hardening of ideologies and detachment from the emotional realities of those impacted.
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