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'Money, Lies and God' details how far-right extremists work to erode democracy


Published on 2025-03-19 21:21:03 - WBUR
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  • Katherine Stewart has done 15 years of reporting and into anti-democracy extremism and the threats that come with it.

The article from WBUR's Here & Now, published on March 19, 2025, discusses Katherine Stewart's book "Money, Lies, and God: The Transformation of American Religion." Stewart explores the rise of the religious right in American politics, detailing how this movement has evolved from grassroots activism to a powerful political force with significant influence over policy and elections. She examines the financial networks, political strategies, and ideological shifts that have enabled this transformation, highlighting the role of money in politics, the spread of misinformation, and the intertwining of religious beliefs with political agendas. The piece also touches on the implications of this shift for democracy, suggesting that the religious right's tactics have contributed to polarization and the erosion of the separation between church and state.

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