America's Christian Revival? More Like a Scam.
A recent conference hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a powerful organization in the Republican Party, was touted as the perfect platform for a "Christian revival." However, what attendees witnessed was more like a fundamentalist evangelical Christianity takeover. The event's speakers, including TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk and several influential figures from the Christian right, delivered sermons that extolled the virtues of a narrow, right-wing version of Christianity.
Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old who claims to be "winning souls" for Christ by accosting strangers, declared that we're in the "last days" and that those who don't believe his version of the gospels will soon face eternal damnation. Russell Brand, facing seven charges of sexual assault, including three rape charges, also took the stage, declaring Christianity as the key to resolving conflicts between Israel and Gaza.
Even rapper Nicki Minaj, newly out as MAGA, got in on the action, claiming she's had a "kind of faith" since childhood. The event's organizers, however, seem to be pinning their hopes on this alleged religious awakening to deliver big wins for Republicans in November's elections.
But what about the numbers? A Pew Research report from December found that young adults are less religious than older Americans and that they remain so even after a decade of aging. It appears that the "Christian revival" is more of an illusion, perpetuated by right-wing media outlets and social media influencers who exploit the desires of conservative Christians.
TPUSA's founder Charlie Kirk has been shifting the organization's agenda towards Christian nationalism, arguing there should be no separation between church and state. This newfound focus on Christianity has led to a significant increase in donations, with half of TPUSA's $55 million haul in 2020 coming from anonymous donors who support this agenda.
The false narrative of a mass religious revival among young people is a lucrative business, with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok awash with young influencers claiming they have access to Biblical prophecy or know how to perform exorcisms. These individuals are exploiting the desires of conservative Christians, who want desperately to believe in a religious revival.
In reality, the upcoming elections are looking bleak for Republicans, but TPUSA is here to take their money and sell them a story about how all the kids are coming to Jesus. As GOP leaders try to convince themselves that they'll win the midterm elections, this fantasy of a Christianizing America will continue to fuel their base's misplaced optimism.
The truth is, there's no evidence-based reason to believe in this alleged religious revival. It's nothing more than a scam perpetuated by right-wing media and social media influencers who are making a profit off the gullibility of conservative Christians. As we head into the elections, it's essential to separate fact from fiction and not fall for these false narratives that threaten to undermine our democracy.
A recent conference hosted by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), a powerful organization in the Republican Party, was touted as the perfect platform for a "Christian revival." However, what attendees witnessed was more like a fundamentalist evangelical Christianity takeover. The event's speakers, including TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk and several influential figures from the Christian right, delivered sermons that extolled the virtues of a narrow, right-wing version of Christianity.
Bryce Crawford, a 22-year-old who claims to be "winning souls" for Christ by accosting strangers, declared that we're in the "last days" and that those who don't believe his version of the gospels will soon face eternal damnation. Russell Brand, facing seven charges of sexual assault, including three rape charges, also took the stage, declaring Christianity as the key to resolving conflicts between Israel and Gaza.
Even rapper Nicki Minaj, newly out as MAGA, got in on the action, claiming she's had a "kind of faith" since childhood. The event's organizers, however, seem to be pinning their hopes on this alleged religious awakening to deliver big wins for Republicans in November's elections.
But what about the numbers? A Pew Research report from December found that young adults are less religious than older Americans and that they remain so even after a decade of aging. It appears that the "Christian revival" is more of an illusion, perpetuated by right-wing media outlets and social media influencers who exploit the desires of conservative Christians.
TPUSA's founder Charlie Kirk has been shifting the organization's agenda towards Christian nationalism, arguing there should be no separation between church and state. This newfound focus on Christianity has led to a significant increase in donations, with half of TPUSA's $55 million haul in 2020 coming from anonymous donors who support this agenda.
The false narrative of a mass religious revival among young people is a lucrative business, with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok awash with young influencers claiming they have access to Biblical prophecy or know how to perform exorcisms. These individuals are exploiting the desires of conservative Christians, who want desperately to believe in a religious revival.
In reality, the upcoming elections are looking bleak for Republicans, but TPUSA is here to take their money and sell them a story about how all the kids are coming to Jesus. As GOP leaders try to convince themselves that they'll win the midterm elections, this fantasy of a Christianizing America will continue to fuel their base's misplaced optimism.
The truth is, there's no evidence-based reason to believe in this alleged religious revival. It's nothing more than a scam perpetuated by right-wing media and social media influencers who are making a profit off the gullibility of conservative Christians. As we head into the elections, it's essential to separate fact from fiction and not fall for these false narratives that threaten to undermine our democracy.
. It sounds like TPUSA is just preying on people's fears and using them as a means to get donations and boost their own agenda 
. I mean, come on, Russell Brand facing rape charges? What does that have to do with anything? 
And Nicki Minaj claiming she's been a "kind of faith" since childhood? It's all just a bunch of BS 
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. Young adults are actually less religious than older Americans, and that's not going to change just because TPUSA and other right-wing media outlets say so 
. It's like they're trying to spin a narrative that doesn't exist, and it's getting old 
. We can't just ignore the data and pretend that everything is okay when it's not 
. It's time to call out these false narratives for what they are – scams 
This event was more like a dog-and-pony show, with charismatic speakers trying to whip up enthusiasm among conservative Christians. The speakers' rhetoric felt more like a calculated marketing ploy than genuine spiritual calling.
. They're peddling this fake narrative that all these young whippersnappers are suddenly coming over to the dark side... or should I say, the cross 
? It's like they think we've all been sleepwalking through life and now someone's waking us up with a loud "Hallelujah!" 
. And now these guys are trying to capitalize on it? Come on! The numbers don't lie, folks. Young people aren't buying into this right-wing Christianity thing like they used to.
. Let's keep our facts straight and not fall for these false narratives that threaten our democracy 
And what's up with all these people claiming they're "winning souls" for Christ? Sounds like some crazy cult stuff to me 
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! It sounds like they're just trying to manipulate people into thinking there's a religious awakening happening when there isn't 
. And it's all about getting donations and votes for the GOP 
. Can't we just focus on facts and evidence instead of spreading false narratives? 
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. They're more worried about their student loans and climate change than saving their souls 
. It's time to stop believing in these false narratives and focus on what really matters: science, facts, and our democracy 
. These guys are using the hopes and fears of some folks to get what they want, and it's despicable 
. The media and social media are just amplifying the noise 
, while nobody's actually listening to the facts 
. TPUSA's attempt to capitalize on the desire for a religious revival is, in my opinion, nothing short of exploitative 
. We need to separate fact from fiction and not get swept up in a fantasy of a Christianized America 
i mean, we all know politicians say whatever it takes to get votes, but this feels like they're playing a long con here 
and those 'influencers' on social media are just peddling their own brand of weirdness 
anyway, it's good to see someone calling out this scam 