Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Andrew Monteith, "Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs" (NYU Press, 2023)
Andrew Monteith, "Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs" (NYU Press, 2023)
Andrew Monteith, "Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs" (NYU Press, 2023)
Sunday 8th October 2023
Dr. Andrew Monteith discusses how Christian nationalism shaped early drug policies in his book 'Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs'.
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Episode Overview
- The podcast challenges the misconception that the War on Drugs originated in the Nixon era
- Explores the historical roots of the War on Drugs dating back to the 1800s
- Discusses the role of Christian impulses and Protestant ideologies in shaping the early drug war
- Contextualizes the origins of the drug war and its intersections with colonialism, morality, and civilization
- Offers a thought-provoking exploration of the deep-rooted influences that shaped the trajectory of the War on Drugs
In order for it to be genuine, you have to have a kind of sincerity to it. And so in the American context, how that is going to end up working is that people imagine the denominations that may exist here. We've got Presbyterians, we've got Baptists, we've got all kinds of different Protestants. That's kind of what makes it real.
Ever thought the War on Drugs started with Nixon? Think again. Dr. Andrew Monteith's book 'Christian Nationalism and the Birth of the War on Drugs' flips that idea on its head. In this fascinating episode, Dr. Miranda Melcher chats with Monteith about how the roots of this 'war' stretch back to the 1800s. You'll hear about the surprising role that Christian impulses and Protestant ideologies played in shaping early drug policies.
It's not just about racism—though that's a big part of it—but also about a so-called 'civilising mission' that sought to reshape cultures in Europe's and America's image. This conversation digs into how these religious and moral undertones influenced the early drug war, making you rethink everything you thought you knew about this complex issue. Perfect for history buffs, those interested in social justice, or anyone curious about the tangled web of religion and policy.