#013. I Escaped Christian Conservative Indoctrination

When I was in grade school, I was taught that liberals were my enemy, God will send these nonbelievers to hell, and how it was up to me to ensure that the Democratic party failed in everything it attempted.Because I wasn’t just raised in a church. I was indoctrinated into Christian Conservatism. And I was one of the fortunate ones who were able to eventually walk away from it.But this isn’t just about my story. We’re gonna talk about how these religious values uphold authoritarianism in plain sight. This is The Kayse Melone Show.Want to watch the video on YouTube instead? Here’s the link.Chapters.00:39 Intro02:38 Christian Conservatives Are Distracted By a Manufactured Culture War08:53 Being Raised as a Christian Conservative12:53 Understanding Religious Indoctrination17:46 A Note on White Evangelical Christianity20:44 The Prosperity Gospel & Christian Capitalism24:23 Critiquing Christianity, Not the Christian27:21 How Organized Religion Is a Tool of AuthoritarianismStay informed.Never miss The Kayse Melone Show.Tune in to the daily live show at 7am CST on YouTube or Twitch.Follow Kayse on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.Catch the full episodes on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast.Other Links.* PEW Research Study Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe