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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