A Reporter’s Footage from Inside the Capitol Siege
Luke Mogelson captured a prayer by a pro-Trump mob inside the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6, 2021. See video
The Capitol Siege Recalls Past Acts of Christian Nationalist Violence
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.
How White Evangelical Christians Fused With Trump Extremism
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
Evangelicals Must Denounce the Christian Nationalism in Capitol Riots
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.
Kaylor on State of Belief
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
A Christian Insurrection
Many of those who mobbed the Capitol on Wednesday claimed to be enacting God’s will. Read full piece
They Invaded the Capitol Saying ‘Jesus Is My Savior. Trump Is My President.’
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
An Attack Done in Jesus’s Name
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
Faith Leaders Nearly Unanimous In Condemning Assault On Capitol
As the pro-Trump mob stormed up the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, a big yellow banner stood out among the blue Trump flags carried high by the throng: "JESUS SAVES." Read full piece
Christian Nationalism Clearly Evident in Capitol Riot
Signs of Christian nationalism—not to be confused with honest-to-God biblical faith—were hard to miss when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, some advocates for separation of church and state observed. Read full piece