In Part 2, we wrap up our discussion of Jonathon's book by talking about the ironic fact that sovereign power is rarely attainable, and how the demonized are required for the sovereign to remain in existence. We also look at other spiritual warfare narratives in order to compare and contrast the present discussion with earlier discourses. We start with the millennialist concept of the rapture and tribulation, moving to the satanic panic, and then shift to the contemporary phenomenon of QAnon.
In Part 2, we wrap up our discussion of Jonathon's book by talking about the ironic fact that sovereign power is rarely attainable, and how the demonized are required for the sovereign to remain in existence. We also look at other spiritual warfare narratives in order to compare and contrast the present discussion with earlier discourses. We start with the millennialist concept of the rapture and tribulation, moving to the satanic panic, and then shift to the contemporary phenomenon of QAnon.
PROGRAM NOTES
Dr. O'Donnell's website, includes information about Passing Orders: Demonology and Sovereignty in American Spiritual Warfare S. Jonathon O'Donnell, PhD (drsjodonnell.com)
Twitter: S. Jonathon O'Donnell, PhD 😈🏳️🌈 (@demonologian) / Twitter
Sean McCloud, American Possessions: Fighting Demons in the Contemporary United States American Possessions - Sean McCloud - Oxford University Press (oup.com)
Thomas Hobbes, Leviathan Leviathan (Penguin Classics): Hobbes, Thomas, Brooke, Christopher, Brooke, Christopher, Brooke, Christopher: 9780141395098: Amazon.com: Books
Megan Goodwin, Abusing Religion: Literary Persecution, Sex Scandals, and American Minority Religions Abusing Religion — MEGAN GOODWIN (megan-goodwin.com)
Theme Music: Daniel P. Shea
Other Music: Stephanie Shea
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