Religious Populism and the Anointing of Leaders: How Religious Authenticity leads to Political Legitimacy

• In Event: Religion and Politics in India

Brief Overview

We explore how religious populist movements build authenticity and use it to legitimize political candidates. Case studies of Religious Zionists, Hindutva, and Evangelicals show how they sacralize politics and restore traditions and anoint leaders.

Author

• Dr. Dino Bozonelos, California State University-San Marcos