This Is Hell! The Destruction of Democracy to Christianize America / Matthew Boedy
Sep 29, 2025
Matthew Boedy, a scholar and author, dives into his book "The Seven Mountains Mandate," exploring the alarming rise of Christian nationalism in America. He discusses Turning Point USA's secretive goal of politicizing Christianity and their manipulative tactics. Boedy critiques their influence on democracy and reveals how their rhetoric can lead to potential political violence. He emphasizes the importance of democratic organizing to counter this movement, linking its history to current global far-right trends while calling for awareness and action.
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Turning Point's Strategic Religious Shift
- Turning Point USA shifted from secular campus outreach to explicit Christian nationalist influence around 2019.
- Matthew Boedy argues this shift aims to infuse Christian culture across seven societal 'mountains.'
Debate As Performance, Not Dialogue
- Binary, triumphalist debate tactics erode democratic deliberation and encourage spectacle over compromise.
- Boedy describes Charlie Kirk's 'win-at-all-costs' debates as traps rather than genuine exchange.
Defend Independent Media
- Monitor and contest media capture because owning narratives amplifies political influence.
- Resist disinformation by supporting independent reporting and exposing attempts to undermine mainstream outlets.
