Liberal Prepping as Apocalyptic Eco-Religion

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2023

Publication Title

Journal of Religion and Popular Culture

Abstract

The term “prepper” or “survivalist” has long been associated with more conservative or politically right-leaning communities who have operated at the fringe of society for decades. Since the new millennium, this hobby of preparedness has increased and, most recently, shown a rise among liberal or left-leaning communities. This essay addresses the rise in liberal prepper culture not only as a political response to right-wing politics, but as a fear heightened by the realities of climate change and its impact on humanity, thus creating an eco-religion centred on ethical and moral responsibilities, with an overall apocalyptic hue.

Department

Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies

Volume Number

35

Issue Number

1

DOI

10.3138/jrpc.2020-0026

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