{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"691: The Antichrist, Illiberalism, &amp; Why Gen Z Accepts Political Violence with Elizabeth Neumann","description":"In a series of invitation-only, off-the-record lectures about Christianity, technology billionaire Peter Thiel said the antichrist is trying to regulate technology and billionaires. Which raises the question\u2014Why do we always remake Christ in our image and the antichrist in our enemies\u2019? Gen Z is making conservative Christianity more angry, intolerant, and illiberal. What\u2019s fueling the younger generation's interest in religious fundamentalism? Counter-terrorism expert Elizabeth Neumann is back to discuss the rising acceptance of political violence among young adults and why she expects things to get worse before they get better. Also this week\u2014the fishy origin of fingers. Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/141225776\/ &amp;nbsp; The World Born in You: Letter Five: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/141230250\/ &amp;nbsp; 0:00 - Show Starts &amp;nbsp; 2:05 - Theme Song &amp;nbsp; 3:13 - Sponsor - Our Place - Go to https:\/\/www.fromourplace.com and use code HOLYPOST to get 10% off site wide on beautiful cookware! &amp;nbsp; 4:24 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to https:\/\/www.hiyahealth.com\/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order &amp;nbsp; 5:45 - Fingers are Fish Butts? &amp;nbsp; 9:23 Peter Thiel\u2019s Antichrist Fixation &amp;nbsp; 23:51 - Conservative Christian Gen Z &amp;nbsp; 39:24 - Black-and-White Internet Narratives &amp;nbsp; 48:09 - Swiss Chocolate! &amp;nbsp; 50:08 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! &amp;nbsp; 51:13 - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https:\/\/www.betterhelp.com\/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! &amp;nbsp; 52:13 - Sponsor - Credible Witness - In a world where the church\u2019s credibility is in question, we share stories that still bear witness to Christ\u2019s radical love, resilient hope, and transforming justice: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/42rh6wC &amp;nbsp; 53:15 - Interview&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 55:29 - Belief Systems and Violence &amp;nbsp; 1:03:24 - Young People and Violence &amp;nbsp; 1:11:16 - Is Violence a Reflection of Lack of Power? &amp;nbsp; 1:17:15 - Trusting Jesus Instead of Violence &amp;nbsp; 1:26:04 - End Credits &amp;nbsp; Links Mentioned in News Segment: Peter Thiel and the Antichrist:  https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2025\/oct\/13\/antichrist-peter-thiel-michigan &amp;nbsp; Are Fingers Just Long Butts?  https:\/\/www.syfy.com\/syfy-wire\/human-finger-regulatory-genes-originally-fish-cloaca-butt &amp;nbsp; Gen Z Conservatives:  https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/10\/13\/opinion\/gen-z-conservative-christianity.html &amp;nbsp; Other Resources: Holy Post website: https:\/\/www.holypost.com\/ &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com\/plus &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/holypost &amp;nbsp; Holy Post Merch Store: https:\/\/www.holypost.com\/shop &amp;nbsp; The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Holy Post","author_url":"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/holypost","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38583305\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38583305"}