Sara Moslener

Sara Moslener, a lecturer, scholar in religion, and author of 'After Purity,' delves into the intertwining of evangelical purity culture with nationalism, race, and gender. She unveils how purity culture was rooted in power dynamics, equating obedience with moral authority. The discussion highlights the hyper-sexualization of girls within the innocence myth, exposing the political and racial machinations of such ideologies. Moslener also critiques white feminism's limits in addressing these issues and emphasizes the need for comprehensive healing from purity culture's impacts.