Conspirituality

Brief: The CPAC Pope and the Icicle Babies (w/ Brad Onishi)

Mar 2, 2024

Exploring Bishop Strickland's rise in Christian Nationalist circles post-removal by Pope Francis. CPAC analysis includes Nazi presence. Delving into gender roles, reproductive rights, and the critique of tolerance and abortion. Fatherhood and extremism intersection discussed.

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Brad Onishi

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Quick takeaways

The alliance between traditional Catholics and evangelicals remains strong, particularly on issues like reproductive rights where differences dissolve.

Bishop Strickland's elevation within Christian nationalism stems from his stance on core values like anti-abortion beliefs.

Deep dives

Strickland's TradCath and Evangelical Alliance Dynamics

The alliance between traditional Catholics and evangelicals remains strong, particularly on issues like reproductive rights where differences dissolve. While disagreements exist on certain aspects, a unified front prevails, especially regarding reproductive rights post-Roe v. Wade. Traditional Catholics lead the narrative on contraception and IVF ethics, guiding evangelical circles on these complex issues.

Introduction

4min

Reflections on TradCath and Evangelical Alliance with a Focus on Reproductive Rights and Christian Nationalism

5min

Analysis of CPAC Politics and Extremist Normalization in American History

3min

Embracing Humility in a Divisive Setting

7min

Exploring Traditional Gender Roles and Religious Influences

3min

The Critique of Tolerance and Abortion

5min

Fatherhood, Reproductive Rights, and Extremism

17min

Brad Onishi of Straight White American Jesus sits down with Matthew to analyze the debut of “America’s Bishop,” Joseph Strickland, on the CPAC stage, where he blessed MAGA Christian Nationalism with his purple finery and endless torrent of anti-choice bafflegab.

Strickland—removed as Archbishop of Tyler, Texas in November by the ultra-woke Pope Francis—has hit the influencer circuit to firm up the sometimes-precarious Evangelical-Catholic alliance on the backs of women. His aw-shucks “humility” and East Texas drawl offers this reactionary movement genteel cover for its aggressive fever dreams. He is, as Onishi puts it, the Catholic Ned Flanders who conspires with Mr. Burns at night.

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Show Notes

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