The Holy Post 691: The Antichrist, Illiberalism, & Why Gen Z Accepts Political Violence with Elizabeth Neumann
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Oct 15, 2025 
Elizabeth Neumann, a former U.S. counterterrorism official and author, delves into the unsettling rise of political violence among Gen Z. She highlights how younger generations are increasingly drawn to conservative Christianity, driven by social media dynamics and polarizing beliefs. Discussing Peter Thiel's provocative views on technology and the Antichrist, Neumann emphasizes the need for reform to combat these dangerous trends. The conversation reveals startling polls showing a growing acceptance of violence for political goals among young adults.
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Antichrist Framing Warps Tech Debate
- Peter Thiel framed tech regulation as a cosmic good-vs-evil struggle, casting critics as the Antichrist.
- The hosts note this recasts policy debates into moral panic rather than substantive argument.
Antichrist In Context: Theology Not Politics
- Biblical references to 'antichrist' typically address theological denial within the church rather than modern political foes.
- Hosts argue many contemporary Antichrist claims misapply New Testament contexts.
Gen Z's Growing Conservative Christian Turn
- A sizable minority of Gen Z have embraced conservative Christianity and politicized forms of faith.
- Charismatic and Pentecostal strains among Gen Z align with anti-institutional, personality-driven politics.
