Attacks on Bishop After Trump Confrontation Undermine ‘Religious Freedom’ Claims
“Muzio’s, Walsh’s and the Proud Boys’ comments are consistent with a trend among hard-right groups to frame their opponents as non-Christian, satanic or demonic. According to scholars of political violence, inflammatory rhetoric that literally demonizes political opponents and frames conservative policy preferences in absolutist terms undermines democratic decision-making processes and can inspire reactionary political violence.”