The Michael Shermer Show Money, Lies, and God
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Mar 11, 2025 
Katherine Stewart, author and expert on the intersection of faith and politics, delves into the rise of religious nationalism and its ramifications for American democracy. She discusses alarming strategies used by religious groups to infiltrate public schools and the erosion of church-state separation. The conversation touches on the influence of wealth in politics, revealing how affluent donors shape policies that undermine civil rights. Stewart also highlights the need for grassroots activism to combat misinformation and safeguard democratic values.
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Two-Pronged Strategy
- The movement's two-pronged approach involves pushing religious programming into public schools while simultaneously defunding them.
- This strategy aims to divert public funds to private religious schools with less regulation.
Consequences of Religious Nationalism
- The rise of religious nationalism has led to the election of an amoral president who is dismantling democratic institutions.
- This movement undermines core democratic values by promoting disinformation and conspiracism.
Reawaken America Observations
- Katherine Stewart's visit to Reawaken America revealed a blend of conspiracy theories, QAnon beliefs, and militarized displays.
- Attendees showed support for January 6th rioters and spread election denial narratives.
