Straight White American Jesus

Decoding Christo-Authoritarianism, Ideology, and Propaganda w/ Dr. Scott Coley

Jun 17, 2024

Dr. Scott Coley, author of 'Ministers of Propaganda,' discusses ideology, propaganda, and hierarchies within evangelical communities. They explore 'Christo authoritarianism,' white supremacy, gender hierarchies, and resistance in religious spaces.

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How ideology and propaganda reinforce social hierarchies among evangelicals.

The role of legitimizing narratives in justifying gender hierarchy and male dominance in evangelical communities.

Deep dives

The Civil Rights Movement and Passive Activism

The Civil Rights Movement, exemplified by figures like Bartleth and King, is discussed in relation to passive activism seeking white sympathy through performances rather than self-achievement. Political theologian Stephen Wolf criticizes the movement's reliance on sympathy and external actions, highlighting a larger authoritarian approach to social hierarchies.

Intro

5min

Understanding Ideology as a Feedback Loop

4min

Exploring Wealth Disparity and the Legitimizing Narrative of Meritocracy

2min

Ideology, Legitimizing Narrative, and Propaganda in Evangelical Communities

15min

The Use of Legitimizing Narratives in Defending Racial Segregation

12min

Analyzing Christo-Authoritarianism and Ideology in Evangelical Narratives

2min

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Brad Onishi converses with Dr. Scott Coley, author of 'Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' Coley discusses the concepts of ideology, propaganda, and legitimizing narratives within conservative evangelical communities. They explore how these elements create and maintain social hierarchies, such as those based on race and gender, and the role of 'Christo authoritarianism.' Coley emphasizes how religious resources are used to justify and perpetuate these hierarchies. The episode also addresses how questioning or resisting these beliefs is often suppressed within these communities.

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00:00 Introduction to Civil Rights Movement and Passive Resistance

00:51 Critique of Civil Rights Movement's Approach

01:43 Introducing Dr. Scott Coley and His Book

03:53 Understanding Ideology and Propaganda

07:48 Legitimizing Narratives and Social Hierarchies

17:26 Christo Authoritarianism and the Hermeneutics of Legitimization

25:03 Explicit and Implicit White Supremacy in Evangelicalism

35:08 Gender Hierarchies and Patriarchy in Evangelicalism

39:06 Conclusion and Premium Content Information

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Straight White American Jesus

Decoding Christo-Authoritarianism, Ideology, and Propaganda w/ Dr. Scott Coley

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Civil Rights Movement and Passive Activism

Understanding Ideology and Feedback Loops

Propaganda: Legitimizing Narratives and White Supremacy

Gender Hierarchy and Propaganda in Evangelical Spaces

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