Saturday, September 05, 2020

Evangelicals Need to Address the QAnoners in Our Midst


QAnon has been making headlines but Evangelical Christians should not be swept up in the bizarre movement.

QAnon has been making headlines in recent weeks. It's going to make more.

QAnon is, among many things, an expansive conspiracy theory built around the idea that a "deep state," or cabal of elite leftists, is clandestinely working against President Donald Trump. A person (or small group) known as "Q" drops revelations in various forms online. At the core of the appeal is its ability to generate fear. Suggesting that there is a powerful figure or group subverting the country and empowering all manner of evil is frightening.

Some of the headlines about QAnon in recent days have connected it with evangelical Christians. In addition, many proponents describe their mission in religious and quasi-religious terms. Read More

Also See:
QAnon, Conspiracies, and Discipling the Way Out
Conspiracy Theories, Engaging Online, and Wisdom: The Intersection of the Three and How to Respond Biblically

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