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(A)theologies, ArchiveMay 6, 2015

How a Pioneer of Branding Invented Christian Fundamentalism

By Daniel Silliman

A conversation with Timothy Gloege about the untold history of the making—and marketing—of Christian fundamentalism.

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@RLStollar (5/5) "Michael Farris's original vision for the league—to raise an army of communicators for Christ to infiltrate & take over American political & social institutions—appears to be coming to fruition," writes @RLStollar. Read the full article: https://t.co/lh7i3ZJxLM

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@RLStollar Many stars on the Right today are alumni of homeschool debate leagues, including David Eastman, Lila Rose, Madison Cawthorn, and more. HSLDA debate alumnus Daniel Yoza explains these figures' success: “Debate gives you lots of tools to rationalize whatever you want to.” (4/5)

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@RLStollar In these homeschool leagues, core Christian beliefs are not up for debate. Nevertheless, some former homeschooled debaters credit the league with giving them a chance to challenge their own ideas and assumptions, in the so-called "boomerang effect." (3/5)

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