GOD'S CHOSEN? How Christian Churches are Fueling the Rise in MAGA Conspiracies
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as posted by the channelDid God really choose Donald Trump? Discover how Pentecostal Christianity, MAGA prophets, QAnon conspiracy theories, and the New Apostolic Reformation are fueling a dangerous blend of faith, politics, and authoritarian control. Dr. Steven Hassan dives deep with award-winning journalist Elle Hardy, author of Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World.
In this gripping episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, discover how modern-day prophets, charismatic megachurches, and Dominionist leaders like Paula White and Lance Wallnau are reshaping democracy in the name of Jesus—and how they helped fuel Trump’s rise, the January 6 insurrection, and the global spread of authoritarian religion.
🎙 Topics include:
- The explosive growth of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and its global political network
- How faith healing, prosperity gospel, and spiritual warfare indoctrinate and radicalize followers
- Why Trump was declared “God’s chosen” by self-anointed apostles—and what that means for 2024
- The disturbing overlap between QAnon, charismatic Christianity, and MAGA
- The influence of Norman Vincent Peale, Christian nationalism, and spiritual mind control
How vulnerable people are recruited, manipulated, and exploited under the guise of religion
🧠 Dr. Hassan and Elle Hardy break down the cult psychology behind authoritarian religious movements—and how we can reach those under undue influence before it’s too late.
📚 Elle also teases her upcoming exposé on the Moonies and new findings on their CIA-backed global influence.
📖 Read Beyond BeliefHow Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World
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