Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts The Supreme Court’s Appeal to Heaven
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Jun 8, 2024 
Journalist and author Katherine Stewart discusses the rise of Christian Nationalism in the US with Dahlia Lithwick and Rachel Laser. They explore extremist ideologies in the highest court, legal shifts enabling right-wing agenda, and the impact of religious beliefs on laws like Project 2025.
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Dobbs as a Turning Point
- The Dobbs decision exemplifies the imposition of religious views on reproductive rights.
- The religious right, emboldened, openly advocates for their beliefs in courts and legislatures.
Post-Dobbs Shift
- Post-Dobbs, there's an increase in violent rhetoric, explicit dominionist theology, and strategic use of legal tools.
- This reflects the movement's goal of total societal control, exceeding just reproductive rights.
Authoritarianism and Violence
- Christian nationalism promotes a belief in God-given rights, justifying violence to protect them.
- This authoritarian movement aims to dismantle democracy to achieve its goals.