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Exposing soft Christian nationalism
(RNS) — An exploration of how soft Christian nationalism, hiding within the broader sympathies of everyday Americans, fuels support for authoritarian leaders and political violence.
Jonathan Woodward
October 25, 2024



Unspoken alliances shaping America’s political future

Recent research reveals that while only 10% of Americans strongly embrace Christian nationalist views, a broader 34% sympathize with its underlying principles. Reporter Jack Jenkins joins Amanda Henderson to explore how these unspoken alliances within soft Christian nationalism are shaping the political landscape. As they examine the subtle ways these beliefs impact voting, policy and discourse, their conversation sheds light on the quiet yet powerful role soft Christian nationalism plays in America’s political future.


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