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porridgebirdBy Jack Jenkins. Promises more articles in coming weeks.
The first:
Why Christian nationalists love Trump: God and country.
Aug 7, 2017
"The idea of a morally pure leader -- which is something that the Christian right sort of embraced for a while -- that's more of an aberration in the history of American evangelicalism than the idea of a sinner who is somehow used by God."
The second:
Historians of Christian nationalism are alarmed by its appearance in American pulpits: A lesson on the dangers to the United States.
Aug 21, 2017
Pro-Trump Christian nationalism may be decidedly American in form, but it also has a frightening amount in common with historical examples of flag-waving spirituality in other countries -- including those with far darker pasts.
This may be the third or a standalone, not sure:
Trump's 'God whisperer' says resisting him is an affront to God: A stunning expression of Christian nationalism.
Aug 23, 2017
"God is going to bring deliverance. But the question is whether you will be a part of it," she said. She then repeatedly asked listeners if they will take action before concluding: "We were not sent into this earth to fit in. We weren't just sent here to be a part. We were sent here to take over."
The crowd roared in response.
The first:
Why Christian nationalists love Trump: God and country.
Aug 7, 2017
"The idea of a morally pure leader -- which is something that the Christian right sort of embraced for a while -- that's more of an aberration in the history of American evangelicalism than the idea of a sinner who is somehow used by God."
The second:
Historians of Christian nationalism are alarmed by its appearance in American pulpits: A lesson on the dangers to the United States.
Aug 21, 2017
Pro-Trump Christian nationalism may be decidedly American in form, but it also has a frightening amount in common with historical examples of flag-waving spirituality in other countries -- including those with far darker pasts.
This may be the third or a standalone, not sure:
Trump's 'God whisperer' says resisting him is an affront to God: A stunning expression of Christian nationalism.
Aug 23, 2017
"God is going to bring deliverance. But the question is whether you will be a part of it," she said. She then repeatedly asked listeners if they will take action before concluding: "We were not sent into this earth to fit in. We weren't just sent here to be a part. We were sent here to take over."
The crowd roared in response.