Elon Musk: 'Prophet-in-Chief'?
(RNS) — Elon Musk’s pivot to 'cultural Christianity' raises questions about faith, power and politics.

Jonathan Woodward
December 6, 2024
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From Tech Visionary to Right-wing Cultural Christian
Examining Elon Musk’s “shadow gospel” and how his surprising alliance with conservative Christians is forged through shared enemies and a powerful exchange of influence. From critiques of “wokeness” to ideological battles shaping faith and politics, they explore what Musk’s rise as a “cultural Christian” means for the balance of religion, politics and power.
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