The truth behind conspiracy theories
It is a statistical fact that conspiracy theories engage more followers and see further reach in times when people feel helpless and out of control. This article does not attempt to respond to any one …
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Recovering from religious trauma: Extinguishing the gas lights
Patrick Hamilton’s 1938 play Gas Light tells the story of a young woman named Bella Manningham whose husband Jack exhibits suspicious behavior. He engages in improper flirtation with the servants and goes out for long …
ReAwaken Tour combines conspiracy and revival
Lisa Hagen of NPR writes that the “ReAwaken America Tour” has been moving across the country. Prolific pro-Trump figures, fundamentalist preachers, and conspiracy theorists have headlined the event. The show was conceived after ex-national security …