Christian nationalism
In video ad, Donald Trump endorses ‘God Bless the USA’ Bible for every American home
By Bob Smietana — March 26, 2024
(RNS) — ‘Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country,’ said Trump in the promotional video.
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think that’s bad
By Jack Jenkins — March 15, 2024
(RNS) — There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.
Racism and the American Church with Jemar Tisby
By Ray Kirstein — March 9, 2024
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. Jemar Tisby, author of "The Color of Compromise: The Truth About the American Church's Complicity in Racism" and "How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Towards Racial Justice"
Scripture-quoting Alabama judge in IVF case bridges natural law and Christian nationalism
By Jack Jenkins and Paul O'Donnell — March 9, 2024
(RNS) — But those who know Tom Parker say his IVF concurring opinion was not simply a heartfelt expression of faith, but part of a strategy the chief justice has used to create legal precedent for conservative causes.
Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic to State of the Union
By Jack Jenkins — March 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian nationalism.
New survey finds pockets of support for Christian nationalism across the country
By Jack Jenkins — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — The survey found support for Christian nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants.
Anti-immigrant pastors may be drawing attention – but faith leaders, including some evangelicals, are central to the movement to protect migrant rights
By Brad Christerson, Robert Chao Romero, and Alexia Salvatierra — February 26, 2024
(The Conversation) — Religious beliefs can provide motivation, hope and endurance in the long and often discouraging task of mobilizing people for social change.
Journalist Tim Alberta on American Evangelicals and Extremism
By Ray Kirstein — February 24, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with journalist Tim Alberta, best-selling author of the new book "The Kingdom, The Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism"
Trump promises a revival of Christian power in speech to National Religious Broadcasters
By Bob Smietana — February 23, 2024
(RNS) — In a packed hotel ballroom in Nashville, the former president pledged to bring God back into the public square and restore a country he said has fallen apart since he left the White House.
When God Met Country + Rob Reiner & Dan Partland
By Roxanne Stone — February 22, 2024
On this episode, Katelyn and Roxy are joined by Dan Partland and Rob Reiner as they ask, 'can Christianity and nationalism just be friends?'
Trump-aligned think tank, denying policy plans, gives voice to Christian nationalist views
By Jack Jenkins — February 21, 2024
(RNS) — The Center for Renewing America is denying a Politico report about plans to push Christian nationalism should Donald 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.
What does it mean to claim the US is a Christian nation, and what does the Constitution say?
By Peter Smith — February 20, 2024
Six in 10 U.S. adults said the founders originally intended America to be a Christian nation, according to a 2022 Pew Research Center survey.
Christian-nation idea fuels US conservative causes, but historians say it misreads founders’ intent
By Peter Smith — February 20, 2024
Many conservatives and Republicans embrace the idea of Christian national origins, even as many reject the “Christian nationalist” label.
‘God & Country’ shirks its opportunity to confront mainstream evangelicalism
By Tyler Huckabee — February 13, 2024
(RNS) — The documentary largely fails to explore its porous boundary with Christian nationalism.
Rob Reiner and Dan Partland: “God & Country”
By Ray Kirstein — February 10, 2024
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Christian nationalism documentary "God & Country" producer Rob Reiner and director Dan Partland
