Understanding Christian Nationalism, Part 3

This is the third in a series of articles dealing with the concept commonly identified as “Christian Nationalism.”  The first article pointed out that this “movement” is a belief that America is – and must remain – a Christian nation founded for its white Christian inhabitants. The second article dealt with the movement’s history.

The basis for this article is a recent report titled Christian Nationalism and the January 6, 2021 Insurrection, publish by Sojourners. This report is the most complete accounting to date of how Christian Nationalism contributed to the events leading up to January 6 and the day of the attack itself. It deals with how Christian Nationalism often overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation, especially in a way that limits the rights of others. You can read the full article here.

Of particular interest to WMJM members will be the list of more re than 27,000 Christians who have joined in naming this Christian Nationalism myth as a danger. The list includes such notables as The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church and Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of the Network Lobby for Catholic Justice. You can read more about the many who oppose Christian Nationalism here.