Behind the News: A Slow Civil War w/ Jeff Sharlet
Jacobin Radio
The Family as a Bulwark Against Trump
American Christian fundamentalism played a role in the rise of Trump, with his fascist aesthetic and cult of personality. The family, once thought to be a bulwark against Trump, embraced him instead. Churches now focus more on God rather than Jesus, signaling a theological shift. American fundamentalism is no longer seen as an obstacle to fascism.
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