Thread by @JemarTisby

"Christian nationalism operates as a unique and independent ideology that can influence political actions by calling forth a defense of mythological narratives about America’s distinctively Christian heritage and future."
academic.oup.com/socrel/article…

Christian nationalism is a pervasive set of beliefs and ideals that merge American and Christian group memberships...that helped shape the political actions of Americans who viewed a Trump presidency as a defense of the country’s perceived Christian heritage..."

"this brand of religious nationalism appears to be unmoored from traditional Christian ideals and morality, and also tends toward authoritarian figures and righteous indignation."

"Ironically, Christian nationalism is focused on preserving a perceived Christian identity for America irrespective of the means by which such a project would be achieved...In this sense, Christian nationalism is deeply consequentialist."

"It is also important to note that we are not arguing that Trump’s deployment of Christian nationalist rhetoric on the campaign trail was outside the norm for other Republican candidates. In fact, many of his statements mirror those used by his competitors in the GOP primaries."

"While white Christians might be declining demographically, one of their primary cultural creations [white nationalism] will remain a powerful political force for years, and elections, to come.

Article by: @socofthesacred, @ParadoxOfBelief, @ASReligion
in @SORJournal