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Now at Blue Sky. IU Indianapolis sociologist studying religion, culture, politics, disability | Books on Christian Nationalism https://t.co/R5tRrVjMyw

Feb 8, 2023, 9 tweets

New Christian Nationalism Findings!

@PRRIpoll & @BrookingsInst just released the findings from a new survey of over 6,000 Americans. This report helps us know who embraces Christian nationalism, and what those folks believe. #ChristianNationalism

prri.org/research/a-chr…

For instance, around 29% of Americans are at least sympathetic to Christian nationalism. @PRRIpoll labels these folks "Adherents" and "Sympathizers".

They asked 5 different questions and created a Christian nationalism scale. This is similar to what we did in Taking America Back for God.

Glad to see a continuation of what questions are asked which help us further specify what Americans really believe and desire.

As expected, a majority of White evangelical Protestants are at least sympathetic to #ChristianNationalism (64%).

An important continuation of past findings, though, is that sympathy for CN is not solely located w/in this group.

Another interesting finding: Christian nationalism adherents and sympathizers are much more likely to "prefer the US be a nation primarily made up of Christians."

Christianity as a key marker of national identity, and who is a true American.

#ChristianNationalism

Be sure to check out the report--it also shows how Christian nationalism is intertwined with anti-black racism, anti-immigrant views, anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim views, and gender views.

Like below: strong association w/ "replacement theory"--immigrants replace "our culture"

One finding that should worry us all--Christian nationalism again strongly linked to embracing QAnon.

QAnon believers (see the ?s @PRRIpoll asked) are much more likely to be CN adherents and sympathizers.

Conspiratorial thinking key to CNism.

#ChristianNationalism

Again, check out the full report. Lots of interesting findings that will help us further understand what Christian nationalism means for our nation going forward.

prri.org/research/a-chr…

Additional findings around Christian nationalism and political violence.

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