Even though the FBI has labeled QAnon a domestic terrorist threat, for some Christians this conspiracy system has become a hermeneutical lens to interpret the Bible--and the world. According to Annabelle Bichler, QAnon has ridden the line of religiosity from its inception, but the conspiracy has become so enmeshed with evangelical Christianity that it could be considered a religion. In today's episode of Interactions, we discuss why the Supreme Court is hesitant to decide on a strict definition of religion, and what this means for "religions" like QAnon. Is QAnon's misinformation and hate speech entitled to special protections under the first amendment?
