Just over a year after the January 6th insurrection and the chilling effect of that horrendous day can barely be felt. Math text books (but not American institutions) are racist, a supreme court justice is a pedophile, and Elon Musk is going to ‘save’ twitter? What’s a sex podcast to do? This week I’m joined by the ACA’s Kenneth Leonard to see what we can learn, what we can do and whether or not it’s too late. Catch the conversation below and be sure to check back afterwards for some footNOTES!
Ignorance about religion in American political history linked to support for Christian nationalism
by Eric W. Dolan for PsyPost
Christian Nationalism Is ‘Single Biggest Threat’ to America’s Religious Freedom by Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons and Maggie Siddi for American Progress
New study indicates social identity threat can boost support for Christian nationalist ideologies
by Patricia Y. Sanchez for PsyPost
Why Good Friday is a warning against far-right Christian nationalism by Rev. Nathan Empsall for NBCNews
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Cawthorn, Gaetz and Boebert raised less cash than ever. Are their seats still safe? by Eric Garcia for The Independent
Florida rejects 54 math books, claiming critical race theory appeared in some by Ayana Archie for NPR
BJC report on Christian nationalism draws Congressional notice by Mark Wingfield for Baptist News
New Report on (White) Christian Nationalism and the J6 Insurrection Shows Just ‘How Dire The Threat Is’ by Chrissy Stroop for Religion Dispatches
Attach on the US Capital Has Many Journos Finally Taking White Evangelical Authoritarianism and Christian Nationalism Seriously by Chrissy Stroop for Religion Dispatches (JANUARY 14, 2021)
One Year After 1/6, Media Still Refuse to Recognize Authoritarian Christianity by Chrissy Stroop for Religion Dispatches (JANUARY 4, 2022)
Stop separating ‘good’ Christians from Trump supporters by Chrissy Stroop for Open Democracy (JANUARY 6, 2022)