Surgeon General-Designee Casey Means: The Christian Right's Latest Rebranding as "MAHA"
In a stunning move, Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, a self-proclaimed wellness influencer with no medical license, to serve as the nation's Surgeon General. At first glance, it seems like an unlikely choice, but Means' affinity for occult-speak and woo-woo spirituality is more than coincidental.
Means' writings veer into a "more New Age direction," where she posits that the body can be seen as a "radio receiver" attuning us to the divine. Her fascination with spirituality and mysticism is not new, having mentioned building meditation shrines in her house, performing full moon ceremonies, and even communing with trees. These practices have led some to accuse Means of embracing fake science while ignoring real science.
The Christian right has long been known for its skepticism towards feminism and women's rights, but Means' affinity for the divine feminine is particularly striking. She writes about shedding her identity as a feminist and embracing "a completely different and greater power: the divine." This sentiment echoes conservative Christians' views that women are subservient to men, not equals.
The Christian right has struggled with its own branding issues, particularly among younger Americans who are increasingly rejecting organized religion. To counter this trend, they've turned to a more vague spirituality, one that emphasizes individual wellness and self-improvement. This approach allows them to maintain their retrograde views on social control while adopting a more marketable, Instagram-friendly aesthetic.
Tucker Carlson, a prominent figure in the Christian right, is a case in point. His show has taken on a overtly Christian nationalist lean, and he's used Means to spread lies about hormonal birth control, claiming it's a "disrespect of life." This is not surprising, given the Christian right's long-standing claims that American women were better off before the pill was invented or abortion was legalized.
The fantasy that there was once a "natural" past era when people were healthier has appeal to some quarters. The Christian right exploits this notion to push a deeply anti-feminist message. This is part of their broader rebranding efforts, which include the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) slogan. Meantime, conservative Christians are using tactics like claiming abortion pills are water contaminants under anti-pollution laws – a clear example of the devil's tools being used against them.
This is not just a case of charlatans riding the coattails of influential figures; Christian right groups are actively packaging their views with MAHA branding. It's a cynical attempt to disguise their retrograde ideology behind a veneer of wellness and self-improvement.
In a stunning move, Donald Trump has nominated Casey Means, a self-proclaimed wellness influencer with no medical license, to serve as the nation's Surgeon General. At first glance, it seems like an unlikely choice, but Means' affinity for occult-speak and woo-woo spirituality is more than coincidental.
Means' writings veer into a "more New Age direction," where she posits that the body can be seen as a "radio receiver" attuning us to the divine. Her fascination with spirituality and mysticism is not new, having mentioned building meditation shrines in her house, performing full moon ceremonies, and even communing with trees. These practices have led some to accuse Means of embracing fake science while ignoring real science.
The Christian right has long been known for its skepticism towards feminism and women's rights, but Means' affinity for the divine feminine is particularly striking. She writes about shedding her identity as a feminist and embracing "a completely different and greater power: the divine." This sentiment echoes conservative Christians' views that women are subservient to men, not equals.
The Christian right has struggled with its own branding issues, particularly among younger Americans who are increasingly rejecting organized religion. To counter this trend, they've turned to a more vague spirituality, one that emphasizes individual wellness and self-improvement. This approach allows them to maintain their retrograde views on social control while adopting a more marketable, Instagram-friendly aesthetic.
Tucker Carlson, a prominent figure in the Christian right, is a case in point. His show has taken on a overtly Christian nationalist lean, and he's used Means to spread lies about hormonal birth control, claiming it's a "disrespect of life." This is not surprising, given the Christian right's long-standing claims that American women were better off before the pill was invented or abortion was legalized.
The fantasy that there was once a "natural" past era when people were healthier has appeal to some quarters. The Christian right exploits this notion to push a deeply anti-feminist message. This is part of their broader rebranding efforts, which include the "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) slogan. Meantime, conservative Christians are using tactics like claiming abortion pills are water contaminants under anti-pollution laws – a clear example of the devil's tools being used against them.
This is not just a case of charlatans riding the coattails of influential figures; Christian right groups are actively packaging their views with MAHA branding. It's a cynical attempt to disguise their retrograde ideology behind a veneer of wellness and self-improvement.
, I mean I get it the Christian right wants to rebrand themselves but this surgeon general nominee Casey Means is like a bad 90s new age hippie 
. She's all about woo-woo spirituality and "healing" from within but like where's the actual science behind that? 
meanwhile they're trying to push their agenda of control through wellness and self-improvement it's just so insincere 
. and what's with the whole "divine feminine" thing, it sounds like some basic patriarchy just in a different disguise 
. I guess we'll see how this plays out but for now I'm just over here rolling my eyes 
I'm super skeptical about this whole "MAHA" thing. It sounds like just another example of the Christian right trying to rebrand themselves as all about wellness and self-care, but really it's just a way for them to push their old-fashioned views on women's rights. I mean, who tries to claim that hormonal birth control is a "disrespect of life"? 
That's not even in line with basic human rights! And what's up with all the woo-woo spirituality nonsense? It's just a fancy way of saying they don't want to accept reality. I'm worried about how this will affect public health and the role of science in our society. We need evidence-based medicine, not some feel-good fluff that's only good for their bottom line 
. And the Christian right rebranding thing is so clever, but also super concerning. "Make America Healthy Again" sounds like a total scam 
. I mean, who needs actual healthcare when you can just listen to your body and tune into the divine? It's like they're trying to sell us on some kind of pseudoscience spirituality 
. Newsflash: just because it's on Instagram doesn't make it true 
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, like what even is happening in our country?! They're trying to make Casey Means, someone who has no medical license, the Surgeon General? 
. I mean, what's the point of even having a Surgeon General if they're just gonna be some snake oil salesman peddling fake science? 
This is a disaster waiting to happen 
And the fact that she's got all this woo-woo spirituality stuff going on is just plain creepy 
. I mean, I'm all for self-care and all that, but come on! Not at the expense of real medical expertise 
. It's just disgusting 
.
also gotta say, the Christian right rebrandin themselves as "MAHA" is pretty clever lol they're just takin away all the baggage from feminism and women's rights and puttin it under the umbrella of wellness 
. this is just another example of how the Christian right tries to hide their true agenda behind a mask of "health" and "wellness". it's so cringeworthy 
.
, has got Donald Trump eating out of her hand. Like, what's next? Has he nominated a holistic vet to run the CDC too? 
And that Christian right rebranding thing is laughable - they're trying to sell us on "MAHA" and wellness as some kind of alternative to feminism? Give me a break 
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She thinks our bodies are like radio receivers tuning into the divine? Give me a break! 
. I mean, what's next? Is he going to appoint a homeopath or an astrology expert to lead the CDC? 
It just seems like another example of how some people will stop at nothing to push their own agenda and discredit real science 
. This is all just a big marketing ploy, and we need to see through it 
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. we need someone who's actually going to focus on real science and health, not some woo-woo spirituality stuff