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.
Price: $55.00
Pages: 388
Publisher: transcript publishing
Imprint: transcript publishing
Publication Date:
23 April 2024
Trim Size: 8.86 X 5.83 in
ISBN: 9783837660388
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Fascism & Totalitarianism
»Dieser Band ist lesenswert und wichtig, denn er legt einen scharfen analytischen Blick auf ein besorgniserregendes Phänomen in Europa, ohne dabei moralisierend zu dämonisieren.«
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.
Frontmatter 1
Contents 5
Dedication 9
The European Christian Right: An Overview 11
"Gender Ideology" Battles in the European Bubble 43
The Russian Christian Right 61
The Diverse Catholic Right in Poland 75
Religion and Authoritarian Legitimacy 105
The Christian Right in Europe: Austria 129
Is There a Christian Right in Belarus? 147
From Catholic Church to Religious-Political Movements 159
The Conservative (Catholic) Christian Right in Central Europe and the Illiberal Backlash 171
Catholics and the Far Right in France 199
The Christian Right in Germany 213
The Political and Religious Landscape of Greece 231
Tracking the Political Scope of Ultraconservative Christian-Right Movements in Italy 251
The Christian Right in Contemporary Lithuania 265
Discerning Christian anti-liberalism from the far-right in the Netherlands 279
The Christian Right in Norway 293
Christian Mobilization in Portugal in the 21st Century 307
Religious Actors and Their Political Agenda in Romania 321
Indirect Path to Power 337
Ukraine's Far-Right Movements and Their Connections to the Religious World 351
The Christian Right in the UK 365
List of Authors 375
