Episode
The Christian Right Weaponizing Scripture w/ John Fugelsang / American Prestige
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- The Nation Podcasts
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- May 26, 2026
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- 2816
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Summary
Danny and Derek welcome to the show John Fugelsang, host of Tell Me Everything and author of Separation of Church and Hate , to talk about the rise and influence of right-wing Christianity in the United States. They discuss Christian nationalism; the political weaponization of scripture; Jesus’s teachings vs authoritarian Christianity; the apostle Paul’s role in shaping the faith; issues like abortion, immigration, and sexuality; white supremacy; Donald Trump; and arguing with conservative Christians. Don’t forget about our weekly livestreams on our YouTube channel , every Wednesday at 8pm ET. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy