The MAGA movement's fervent believers are convinced that the United States is undergoing a massive Christian revival. They point to figures like Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, and claim that his influence has sparked a surge in young Americans rediscovering or converting to Christianity.
However, this narrative doesn't hold water when examined closely. The truth is that AmericaFest, the annual conference of Turning Point USA, was more like an evangelical revival than a political event. Many speeches from the main stage were little more than sermons promoting fundamentalist Christianity and its role in American society.
Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old who makes videos of himself accosting strangers under the guise of "winning souls" for Christ, was one such example. He declared that he was in the last days and that those who didn't believe his version of the gospels would soon be cast into hell.
Even comedian Russell Brand, who is facing seven charges of sexual assault, including three rape charges, took to the stage to proclaim Christianity as the key to resolving conflicts between Israel and Gaza. He also insisted that only Christians are truly Americans, implying that others are second-class citizens.
But beneath the rhetoric lies a more sinister reality. The Christian right has long been the most powerful force in the GOP, and its influence is now at an all-time high. However, this shift towards theocratic impulse is not only bad politics but also rooted in dishonesty.
Organizations like Turning Point USA are using their influence to peddle a false narrative about young Americans embracing fundamentalist Christianity. The hosts of the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, were actually working as poker girls before launching their Christian channel, and there's overwhelming evidence that they're more interested in exploiting conservative Christians than spreading genuine faith.
In reality, research suggests that young adults are becoming less religious over time. A Pew Research Center report found that young adults remain much less religious than older Americans, with no indication of a mass conversion to Christianity on the horizon.
So why do these groups continue to push this narrative? The answer lies in their desire for funding and influence. Turning Point USA's shift towards Christian nationalism led to a significant influx of donations from wealthy Republicans, who are eager to hear that there's a religious revival underway. The organization is now using this money to promote a false narrative about young Americans embracing fundamentalist Christianity.
Ultimately, the MAGA movement's fixation on a supposed Christian revival is a distraction from its own failed policies and eroding support. But for those peddling this false narrative, it's a lucrative business – one that relies on gullible conservative Christians who want to believe in a religious awakening but are instead being sold a story.
However, this narrative doesn't hold water when examined closely. The truth is that AmericaFest, the annual conference of Turning Point USA, was more like an evangelical revival than a political event. Many speeches from the main stage were little more than sermons promoting fundamentalist Christianity and its role in American society.
Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old who makes videos of himself accosting strangers under the guise of "winning souls" for Christ, was one such example. He declared that he was in the last days and that those who didn't believe his version of the gospels would soon be cast into hell.
Even comedian Russell Brand, who is facing seven charges of sexual assault, including three rape charges, took to the stage to proclaim Christianity as the key to resolving conflicts between Israel and Gaza. He also insisted that only Christians are truly Americans, implying that others are second-class citizens.
But beneath the rhetoric lies a more sinister reality. The Christian right has long been the most powerful force in the GOP, and its influence is now at an all-time high. However, this shift towards theocratic impulse is not only bad politics but also rooted in dishonesty.
Organizations like Turning Point USA are using their influence to peddle a false narrative about young Americans embracing fundamentalist Christianity. The hosts of the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma, were actually working as poker girls before launching their Christian channel, and there's overwhelming evidence that they're more interested in exploiting conservative Christians than spreading genuine faith.
In reality, research suggests that young adults are becoming less religious over time. A Pew Research Center report found that young adults remain much less religious than older Americans, with no indication of a mass conversion to Christianity on the horizon.
So why do these groups continue to push this narrative? The answer lies in their desire for funding and influence. Turning Point USA's shift towards Christian nationalism led to a significant influx of donations from wealthy Republicans, who are eager to hear that there's a religious revival underway. The organization is now using this money to promote a false narrative about young Americans embracing fundamentalist Christianity.
Ultimately, the MAGA movement's fixation on a supposed Christian revival is a distraction from its own failed policies and eroding support. But for those peddling this false narrative, it's a lucrative business – one that relies on gullible conservative Christians who want to believe in a religious awakening but are instead being sold a story.
gotta say, the whole MAGA thing is getting super suspicious... like, these guys are convinced there's some massive Christian revival happening and it's just not adding up 
. I mean, have you seen those videos of Bryce Crawford? dude's literally scaring people into thinking he's got the answers from God 
. And what's with Russell Brand coming out to talk about Christianity in Israel and Gaza? sounds like more propaganda to me 
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. Research says young adults are becoming less religious, not more 
. And it's not like they're even doing any real work to spread the message... they're just exploiting people who want to believe in a Christian revival 
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. Can't we just focus on getting things done for the country instead of trying to sell us a bill of goods? 
its so absurd like who is he kidding here? and those hosts from "Girls Gone Bible" podcast are total fake news theyre not spreading faith at all theyre just trying to get their hands on some cash by exploiting conservative Christians 
. it's like when you see those "limited time offer" ads online - we all know it's just sales tactics 
but sometimes we get caught up in the excitement 
. anyway, this is a good reminder that just because someone's saying something doesn't mean it's true 
. gotta stay critical and not take stuff at face value 
. It's like, yeah, sure, there might be some folks out there who are getting into Christianity again, but it's not a full-on revival 
. And meanwhile, the real issues aren't being addressed - just more distractions from the fact that the MAGA movement is struggling to stay relevant 
. We can't just blindly follow someone else's narrative because they're spewing some convincing rhetoric 
. It's like, let's get real here, folks 
. But the thing is, isn't there just different views on Christianity? Like, what even is fundamentalist Christianity? And how does that relate to AmericaFest? 
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. I mean, have you seen the videos of Bryce Crawford and his weird "winning souls" nonsense? It's like they're trying to make Christianity out to be this all-powerful force 
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. It's just a way for these groups to get donations and influence, plain and simple 
. Research shows that young people are becoming less religious, not more! So why are they still pushing this story? It's all about the Benjamins, baby 
. and Russell Brand is just mad lol. seriously though, i don't think any of this stuff holds up to scrutiny. it feels like these groups are just trying to get funding and influence and they're willing to spread a false narrative about young Americans embracing fundamentalist Christianity to do it. research says otherwise btw, like the Pew Research Center has been saying that young adults are becoming less religious over time 
. I mean, have you seen some of those guys speaking at AmericaFest? It's like they're trying to win over everyone with their fancy sermons and whatnot 
. But seriously, folks, if a 22-year-old is out there accusing people of being headed straight for hell unless they believe in their brand of Christianity... that's just not cool 
And those hosts from the "Girls Gone Bible" podcast? Sounds like they're more interested in getting their hands on conservative Christians' cash 
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research says young adults r getting less religious over time & imo its just a case of the christian right trying 2 stay relevant by peddling dis false narrative