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Faith-Based Prisons in the United States

Faith-Based Prisons in the United States

FromThe Revealer


Faith-Based Prisons in the United States

FromThe Revealer

ratings:
Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Apr 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What are faith-based prisons and why are they legal in the United States? Dr. Brad Stoddard, author of Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Florida’s Faith-Based Prisons and the American Carceral State, joins us to discuss why several states operate “faith and character-based correctional facilities.” We explore who goes to these prisons, how faith-based prisons theoretically promote religious pluralism, and how these institutions promote conservative Christian teachings—especially about gender and sexuality.
Released:
Apr 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (40)

As an extension of the online magazine the Revealer, this podcast explores the social and political roles religion plays throughout the world. How should we make sense of religion's influence on politics, sexuality, race, and people's everyday lives? Produced by NYU's Center for Religion and Media and hosted by Dr. Brett Krutzsch, each month we'll sit down with experts to discuss how religion shapes our world. Join us for this important conversation.