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31. Katherine Stewart on Money, Lies & God: How Billionaires Weaponised Religion to Undermine Democracy

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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.

Follow Katherine Stewart

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Chapters

1. Katherine Stewart's Personal Journey Into Researching Religious Nationalism (00:00:00)

2. Origins of Modern Christian Nationalism (00:04:28)

3. The Abortion Strategy and Political Control (00:08:32)

4. Perceptions of Christian Nationalism amongst Broader Christian Population (00:11:29)

5. Tensions Within (and the Money Behind) the Movement (00:14:40)

6. Explaining "Money, Lies, and God" (00:18:30)

7. Can Democratic Institutions Withstand the Threats? (00:21:06)

8. Global Religious Nationalism Connections (00:22:47)

9. Are Christian Nationalist Leaders True Believers (00:25:26)

10. Effective Strategies to Counter the Movement (00:27:12)

11. Where to Find Hope (00:32:37)

12. Changing Minds on Tarragon (00:33:43)

33 episodes

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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.

Follow Katherine Stewart

Resources Mentioned

🙏 Support Humanism Now!
Love what we do? Become a sponsor or supporter via Patreon and help us keep bringing thoughtful conversations to life. Every pledge helps.

Send us a text

Support the show

Support us on Patreon
Advertising opportunities

Click here to submit questions, nominate guest & topics.

Follow Humanism Now @HumanismNowPod

Humanism Now is produced by Humanise Live
Contact us at [email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Katherine Stewart's Personal Journey Into Researching Religious Nationalism (00:00:00)

2. Origins of Modern Christian Nationalism (00:04:28)

3. The Abortion Strategy and Political Control (00:08:32)

4. Perceptions of Christian Nationalism amongst Broader Christian Population (00:11:29)

5. Tensions Within (and the Money Behind) the Movement (00:14:40)

6. Explaining "Money, Lies, and God" (00:18:30)

7. Can Democratic Institutions Withstand the Threats? (00:21:06)

8. Global Religious Nationalism Connections (00:22:47)

9. Are Christian Nationalist Leaders True Believers (00:25:26)

10. Effective Strategies to Counter the Movement (00:27:12)

11. Where to Find Hope (00:32:37)

12. Changing Minds on Tarragon (00:33:43)

33 episodes

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