Christo-Fascism

Trump and the much of the far right have perverted traditional Christian values. In this episode Rick is joined by Jim Wallis, theologian and author of The False White Gospel, to discuss the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S. Wallis explores how this movement has distorted Christianity for political power, particularly under Donald Trump, and the dangers it poses to American democracy. They discuss the history of white Christian nationalism, its contrast with the inclusive teachings of Jesus, and the importance of reclaiming faith from political agendas to refound democracy on true spiritual values. Jim's book, The False White Gospel, available now.

Lisa Senecal writes, "The Harris-Walz campaign isn’t afraid of change because it is far from being afraid of what the American people will do if given more freedom; they’re excited about the progress we can all make together."

Andra writes, "Fascist Republicans underpin their labor policies with the Christo-fascist notion that men work outside the home, and women stay home and mother children."

Rick Wilson checks in from the DNC in Chicago and brings you his interview with Stephen Ukaki about his film, 'Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy.’ Their discussion explores the ways in which evangelical activism and religious manipulation have shaped the political landscape and caused the emergence of Christian Nationalism, a dangerous bastardization of the Gospels that helped Donald Trump win the election in 2016 and, if left unchecked, could help him win this year as well. Follow Stephen Ujaki on X @StephenUjaki, watch his film – ‘Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism's Unholy War on Democracy’ – on fine streaming platforms everywhere, learn more about the film or arrange a screening at www.badfaithdocumentary.com.

Andra Watkins writes, "While I’m more hopeful than ever about our prospects in November, electing Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is only one victorious battle in this war."

Andra Watkins describes toxic masculinity as "feeling entitled to a respect one hasn’t earned simply for being born a white Christian man or being indoctrinated in a white Christian Nationalist family and church, irrespective of adult faith."

Fascists want to control what we talk about and how we think about it. To save democracy, we have to weirdify what fascists desperately want to make normal.

Rick Wilson talks with New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva about his latest novel, 'A Death in Cornwall,' which takes place against the backdrop of the British political scene. The book explores the use of fine art for money laundering and the global oligarchy of the super-rich. The conversation also touches on the rise of Putinism, the link between doctrinaire Christianity and hard-right authoritarian politics, and the historical context of his Gabriel Allon series.

For those who don't speak Christian Nationalist, the deeper meaning and even more troubling agenda of Project 2025 is difficult to spot. Christian Nationalism-survivor Andra Watkins is fluent and reveals what every American must understand.

Andra Watkins writes: What’s it like to be in a relationship with an autocratic, non-compromising, non-flexible person? Today’s Christo-fascist Republican Party is teaching many Americans about these abusive relationships in real time. Once we defeat them and defeat them and defeat them some more, we’re all going to need trauma therapy.

What will our national religion be? Christian Nationalism survivor Andra Watkins writes that what "Christianity" would mean in a Christo-fascist nation would mean is not as obvious as one might think.