The complex of American individualism and optimism encompasses both prosperity gospel Christians and California yogis, who may often have more in common than they realize.
Whether it’s the Christmas miracle, the dreidel proclaiming that “a great miracle happened there,” or Saturday Night Live poking fun at the miracle narrative, ‘tis the season for miracle mentions to become commonplace.
Hanson is a tempting spokesperson for the anti-aid-in-dying movement because he represents its “traditional” family values, a nostalgic view of male independence and dominance within an idealized conception of nuclear families.