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Brad Onishi and Dan Miller delve into several critical issues in this week's Straight White American Jesus Weekly Roundup. They start with a vigorous discussion on the constitutionality of Louisiana's new law mandating the Ten Commandments in classrooms, highlighting the religious and historical contradictions in the proponents' arguments. They move on to address the disturbing allegations against Robert Morris, former pastor of Gateway Church, scrutinizing the broader systemic issues within Christian evangelical circles. Finally, they examine recent incendiary comments by Steve Bannon and Roger Stone, exposing plans for revenge and grievance should Trump secure a second term. The episode concludes by reflecting on the broader implications of these events on the American socio-political landscape.
On the SBC with Robert Downen: https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/special-episode-the-southern-baptist-conventions-apocalypse-with-robert-downen/
00:00 Founding Fathers and Secularism
00:39 The Debate on 'In God We Trust'
01:00 Introduction to House Bill 71
01:40 Historical vs. Moral Significance of the Ten Commandments
01:50 Christian Nationalism and Legal Contradictions
02:31 Robert Morris Scandal
02:47 Steve Bannon and Roger Stone's Vision for a Second Trump Term
03:00 Introduction and Casual Banter
04:25 Louisiana's Ten Commandments Law
06:34 Legal and Theological Implications
11:05 Evangelical Perspectives on the Ten Commandments
23:46 Symbolism and Authority of the Ten Commandments
26:56 Historical Injustices in Plain View
27:30 Robert Morris and Gateway Church Scandal
31:48 The Rot of Patriarchy in Religious Culture
35:36 Political Hypocrisy and Abuse in Evangelical Circles
45:47 Roger Stone's Chilling Election Strategy
48:17 Steve Bannon's Call for Retribution
53:38 Reasons for Hope Amidst Political Turmoil
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“Where the Bible speaks, we speak.” Maybe this phrase is coming from your pastor, maybe it’s coming from Uncle Ron at the family cookout, maybe it’s coming from a Christian friend or coworker. No matter who is saying this to you, it almost certainly communicates their defense of the their religious and social views on the grounds that they have their origins in the Bible. But is this always the case? Is this how Christian identity actually takes shape? In this episode, Dan argues that it’s not, and looks at what this claim to “speak where the Bible speaks” is really doing.
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Brad and Matt Taylor discuss recent flag controversies and the dishonest ways leaders have dismissed the Appeal to Heaven symbol as innocuous. They explore the historical and political influence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in U.S. presidential elections since 2000, detailing their involvement in George W. Bush's and Donald Trump's campaigns. The conversation shifts to the current strategies of the NAR and its coordination with Turning Point USA and Charlie Kirk in swing states for the 2024 election, particularly targeting Latino and African American communities. The episode emphasizes the growing political impact of the NAR and the urgency for broader awareness and media coverage.
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Spiritual Warriors NAR Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ev0P92-fqs
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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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Brad Onishi and Dan Miller examine the shocking comments by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito caught on tape and contrast them with Chief Justice John Roberts' more measured approach. The hosts also delve into the Southern Baptist Convention's recent resolution condemning in vitro fertilization (IVF) and its implications for reproductive rights and the 2024 elections. Lastly, they discuss Georgia as a testing ground for voter suppression tactics designed to benefit Trump and the GOP in upcoming elections.
00:00 Introduction: The Challenge of Polarization
01:19 Supreme Court Controversies: Alito's Shocking Comments
01:55 Analyzing Alito and Roberts: Trust in the Supreme Court
02:04 Southern Baptist Convention and Reproductive Rights
02:22 Georgia's Voter Suppression Tactics
02:55 Meet the Hosts: Brad and Dan
04:43 Supreme Court Justices Undercover: Alito and Roberts
30:48 Reflecting on Political Discourse and Integrity
31:11 Supreme Court Controversies: Then and Now
34:34 Southern Baptist Convention's Stance on IVF
38:24 Political Implications of the SBC's IVF Resolution
50:00 Georgia: The MAGA Movement's Testing Ground
51:06 Election Integrity and Voter Suppression Tactics
59:32 Hope Amidst Political Turmoil
01:01:01 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts
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If you’ve encountered today’s right-wing culture warriors, you have heard them lambast efforts at LGBTQ+ inclusion, police reform, combatting climate change, and myriad other issues as reflecting the “spirit of the age.” But what do they mean by this? Where does this phrase come from? Is it specifically Christian, or does it have broader meanings? And most importantly, once we decode this phrase, what do we find people doing with it? Dan tackles these questions in this week’s episode.
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