The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during this month’s Capitol insurrection are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclusionary breed of nationalism.
Our research finds that identification with QAnon, Christian nationalism, Donald Trump, and anti-Semitism are tightly linked. Read full piece
Luke Mogelson captured a prayer by a pro-Trump mob inside the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6, 2021. See video
The blending on Jan. 6 of Christian imagery with Trump flags put Christian Nationalism, the often militarized fusing of Christianity and American identity, on display during one of America’s darkest days.
A potent mix of grievance and religious fervor has turbocharged the support among Trump loyalists, many of whom describe themselves as participants in a kind of holy war. Read full piece
As evangelicals, we must recognize, confess, and lament our role in allowing Christian Nationalism to fuel actions like the insurrection at the Capitol. It’s more important than ever to recognize the dangers associated with mistaking our fear for faith — and our faith for politics.
Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor was a guest on the radio program “State of Belief,” which is hosted by Welton Gaddy. They talk about congressional chaplains, religious liberty, Christian Nationalism, and the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Listen to the program
Many of those who mobbed the Capitol on Wednesday claimed to be enacting God’s will. Read full piece
When a mob of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday afternoon, many carried weapons, wore red MAGA hats, and draped themselves in the candidate’s flag. After legislators and their staff had been evacuated, Trump supporters entered the Senate chamber. With
Amanda Tyler of BJC: Like hundreds of millions of people across the country and around the world, I watched in horror as what once seemed unthinkable played out before my eyes. Read full piece