Deep Solidarity and Moralizing with Tess Gallagher-Clancy and Joerg Rieger (S1:E8)

George and Gabby had the privilege of sitting down with Tess GC of LeftCatholic/SpiritofSolidarity and Dr. Joerg Rieger. They engaged in a discussion about religion, justice, and leftist philosophy and activism.  They cover the concept of deep solidarity, the role of confession and repentance within the secular left, the nature of organizing and the issues being addressed, the importance of understanding the left as a majority Populist movement, the role of the professional managerial class in societal structures, the role of moralizing movements, and their experiences with Catholicism.Referenced materials: Tess: https://spiritofsolidarity.substack.com/p/would-you-join-the-moralizersJoerg: Theology in the Capitalocene (2022), https://www.religionandjustice.org/interventions-forum-on-privilege-and-power-in-the-capitaloceneTo find Tess' work: https://www.instagram.com/leftcatholic/https://www.instagram.com/the_just_word_commentary/About Religion and Justice Religion and Justice is a podcast from the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School. We explore the intersections of class, religion, labor, and ecology, uncovering how these forces shape the work of justice and solidarity. Each episode offers space for investigation, education, and organizing through conversations with scholars, organizers, and practitioners.Learn more at religionandjustice.orgThe show is currently produced by Peterson Toscano http://www.petersontoscano.com Religion and Justice on Substack: https://religionandjustice.substack.comFollow us: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/religionandjustice Twitter/X — https://twitter.com/ReligionandJ Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/religionandjustice/