The pro-life religion we see today is a modern creation. It was created for political purposes." — Katherine Stewart

Katherine Stewart is an award-winning journalist and author, who has investigated the rise of religious nationalism and its impact on democracy for over 15 years. Her work appears in The New York Times and The New Republic. She is the author of The Good News Club, The Power Worshippers, and the new release Money, Lies, and God.

Key Topics Covered

How the "Good News Club" exposed the stealth strategies of religious nationalists.
The roots of Christian nationalism and its alliance with billionaires.
Why abortion became a political weapon, not a religious crusade.
How authoritarian leaders use religion to shield power globally.
What gives hope — and how to fight back against democratic erosion.

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Resources Mentioned

Christians Against Christian Nationalism
Vote Common Good
God & Country documentary (based on The Power Worshippers)

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