Description
This presentation examines the recent debate in American culture as to whether Wokeness is a religion. Beginning with a careful discussion of the definition of the terms Wokeness and religion, the presenters go on to carefully examine the ways in which Wokeness may or may not be considered a religion. After examining the term civil religion and discussing its applicability, the presentation concludes by discussing potential political and cultural ramifications of applying these terms to Wokeness.
Dan Wolne is principal lecturer and director of the religious studies program at UNM. Luke Gorton is senior lecturer in religious studies and language, culture, and literature at UNM.