Carmen Celestini

Carmen Celestini is currently a PhD candidate in religious studies at the University of Waterloo. Her research focuses on politics and religion, with a concentration on the overlapping belief systems of apocalyptic Christian thought and conspiracy theories and the impact of these beliefs on the American political system.

(A)theologiesJune 2, 2017

Don’t Ignore the Role of “Christian Values” in Conservative Conspiracy

By Carmen Celestini

Michael Gerson’s recent piece in the Washington Post on the conspiratorial mindset of conservatives in the Trump era argues that…

Archive, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Politics/LawNovember 14, 2016

Media Hit Hard On Trump’s White Supremacist Appointee, But Which “Media”?

By Carmen Celestini

President-Elect Trump’s announced this weekend that Breitbart News chairman, Steve Bannon, would be his chief strategist.

Archive, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Politics/LawNovember 7, 2016

Running Against the Devil: Trump’s Conspiracy-Laden Fight Against Powers of Darkness

By Carmen Celestini

We regret to inform you that your candidate is a demon.

(A)theologies, Beyond Belief: Election 2016, Culture, Politics/LawNovember 4, 2016

WikiLeaks’ October Surprise: With “Spirit Dinners,” Conspiracy Goes Mainstream

By Carmen Celestini

Conspiracists have long believed that Hillary Clinton is a member of a Satanic cult.