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Inspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.
About the author
Gionathan Lo Mascolo is a political scientist and author whose work currently focuses on the intersection of religion, far-right politics, and democratic erosion in Europe. As a consultant, he serves as a political advisor and program and advocacy manager for international and intergovernmental institutions, European political parties, and non-profit organizations. He worked as a war correspondent during the Arab Spring and the Syrian War and holds a BA in Intercultural Theology and Migration from FIT Hermannsburg, as well as an MA in Terrorism, Security, and Society from King's College London.
Summary
Inspired by the success of the US Christian Right and the rise of the global far-right, ultraconservative Christians in Europe are joining forces and seek to reshape Europe. By assembling in anti-gender movements and sharing anti-Muslim narratives, they actively influence the political landscape and shape government policies. The contributors offer new perspectives on the protagonists and the entangled networks that work to abolish liberal democracy in Europe behind the scenes. This anthology is the first to bring together case studies on the Christian Right in over 20 European countries, providing a transnational perspective and an accessible insight for clergy, politicians, and academics alike.
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»Wer den Rechtsruck in den liberalen Demokratien des Westens und den substantiellen Beitrag der Christlichen Rechten dazu verstehen möchte, dem sei der Band unbedingt empfohlen. Für angehende Theolog:innen sollte er zur Pflichtlektüre gehören!«
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Church Times, 15.03.2024, Alexander Faludy Religion & Gesellschaft, 3-4 (2024), Regula Zwahlen
www.gwi-boell.de, 21.05.2024
www.kritisch-lesen.de, 21.01.2025, Johannes Reutzel
www.lehrerbibliothek.de, 25.03.2025, Oliver Neumann
Journal of Church and State, 67 (2025), Stevan Veljkovic
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