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SIO439: God and Country with Katherine Stewart
Mar 30, 2024
Author and journalist Katherine Stewart discusses religious nationalism and the impact on public schools. They explore the rise of Christian nationalism, the challenges in investigative journalism, and the process of adapting a book into a film. The conversation highlights the need to support constitutional principles and public education in the face of these threats.
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- Religious nationalism in America manipulates followers for political gain, prioritizing power over genuine religious values.
- The religious nationalist movement creates information silos to disseminate disinformation and maintain control, hindering factual challenges.
Deep dives
The Founding of Good News Club and Concerns Over Religious Indoctrination in Public Schools
The podcast discusses the origin story of the Good News Club in a public elementary school in Santa Barbara and the concerns raised by journalist Catherine Stewart regarding its impact on young children. Stewart shares how the club, claiming to offer non-denominational Bible study, led to instances of religious bigotry and confusion among students, highlighting the club's indoctrination tactics and divisive effects on school communities.
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