New Survey Finds Pockets of Support for Christian Nationalism Across the Country
The survey found support for Christian Nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants.
Baptizing America
Word&Way’s own Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood wrote a new book, “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism,” which is available for pre-order now.
Trump Promises a Revival of Christian Power in Speech to National Religious Broadcasters
Trump’s biggest applause lines came when he promised to promote school vouchers, seal the United States’ southern border, and prevent transgender women from participating in women’s sports.
Bible-Quoting Alabama Chief Justice Sparks Church-State Debate in Embryo Ruling
Justice Parker sprinkled his legal opinion with a litany of religious sources, from classic Christian theologians like St. Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin, to a modern conservative Christian manifesto, the Manhattan Declaration, that opposes “anti-life” measures.
Texas Baptist Church to Host Michael Flynn and QAnon Promoters
A prominent Southern Baptist church in Fort Worth, Texas, will host a two-day event this weekend featuring disgraced former Lt. General Michael Flynn and other activists who have pushed QAnon conspiracy theories about alleged sex trafficking rings.
Georgia GOP Senators Seek To Ban Sexually Explicit Books From School Libraries, Reduce Sex Education
Republican senators in Georgia also want to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms and allow religious chaplains to counsel teachers and students.
Trump-Aligned Think Tank, Denying Policy Plans, Gives Voice to Christian Nationalist Views
The Center for Renewing America is denying a report about plans to push Christian Nationalism should Trump win back the White House — but that doesn’t mean the group doesn’t endorse the ideology or want it to help shape public policy.
For Lent, Faithful America Offers Tools to Counter White Christian Nationalism
During this Lenten season, Faithful America is “giving up White Supremacy” through launching a new webinar series. The first installment featured a discussion with Jemar Tisby and Randall Balmer.
Christian-Nation Idea Fuels US Conservative Causes, But Historians Say it Misreads Founders’ Intent
The U.S. Constitution doesn’t mention Christianity or any specific religion. Yet large numbers of Americans believe the founders intended the U.S. to be a Christian nation, and many believe it should be one.
Fumbling Prophecy
This issue of A Public Witness explores the wild Superbowl dreams of Lance Wallnau — a key figure in the New Apostolic Reformation movement — to consider the heresy of the MAGAchurch world.