Ministers of Propaganda: Unveiling the Ideology of the Religious Right with Scott M. Coley

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] this episode, Faithful Host Pastor Josh Burtram interviews Scott M. Coley, a lecturer in philosophy, about his forthcoming book 'Ministers of Propaganda, Truth and Power and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' The conversation delves into the relationship between evangelicalism and right-wing politics, exploring the concept of ideology, motivated reasoning, and the hermeneutics of legitimization. Coley provides insights into the use of scripture to justify social arrangements and the impact of institutional justice on political philosophy. The conversation delves into the interpretation of sacred texts, motivated literalism, and the paradigm of authority and submission within conservative evangelicalism. It also explores the impact of authoritarianism and the political right on democratic institutions. The discussion emphasizes the need for critical thinking, questioning, and understanding of the logic behind religious and political ideologies.Link to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Propaganda-Truth-Ideology-Religious/dp/0802882811https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467466004/ministers-of-propaganda/Author Bio: Scott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University, specializing in moral epistemology, social and political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in Philosophy from Purdue University and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. Support Sarah Stankorb’s work and preorder Damned If She Does: Why Women Quit Church and What It Means for the Future of Religion, Releases September 15, 2026.  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/112456/9798889837091Website: https://www.sarahstankorb.com/Support the showKeep the conversation going.Want to learn more about Faithful Politics, suggest a future guest, or connect with us directly?Visit our website:faithfulpoliticspodcast.comBrowse our bookstore, featuring books from many of our guests:faithfulpoliticspodcast.com/bookstoreSupport the show and help us keep these conversations going:patreon.com/cw/FaithfulPoliticsSubscribe for behind-the-scenes content, reflections, and updates:faithfulpolitics.substack.comContact the hosts:Josh Burtram, Faithful Host: [email protected] Wright, Political Host: [email protected] Faithful Politics:Instagram: faithful_politicsFacebook: FaithfulPoliticsPodcast