Christian Nationalism Is Worse Than You Think

Published: Jan. 13, 2021, 7:15 a.m.

Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries.\nAs crowds lined up in front of the Capitol last week, Christian imagery was on display amidst the Trump/Pence 2020 and confederate flags, QAnon memorabilia, and viking helmets. People held crosses, \u201cJesus Saves\u201d signs and \u201cJesus 2020.\u201d As protesters crowded onto the Capitol steps, across the street, someone blew a shofar while a woman sang \u201cPeace in the name of Jesus. The blood of Jesus covering this place."\nIn the aftermath of the Capitol attack, many saw a clear connection between the violence and Christian nationalism. As Tish Harrison Warren wrote for CT:\nThe responsibility of yesterday\u2019s violence must be in part laid at the feet of those evangelical leaders who ushered in and applauded Trump\u2019s presidency. It can also sadly be laid at the feet of the white American church more broadly.\nPaul D. Miller is professor of the practice of international affairs at Georgetown University\u2019s School of Foreign Service. He is also a research fellow with the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He recently released Just War and Ordered Liberty and is currently finalizing a book tentatively titled Christian Nationalism in the Age of Trump for InterVarsity Press.\nMiller joined global media manager Morgan Lee and editorial director Ted Olsen to define Christian nationalism, shed light on its rise in the white evangelical world, and offer advice to church leaders trying to deradicalize members of their own community.\nWhat is Quick to Listen? Read more\nRate Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts\nFollow the podcast on Twitter\nFollow our hosts on Twitter: Morgan Lee and Ted Olsen\nFollow our guest on Twitter: Paul D. Miller\nSome of Whitehead and Perry\u2019s Christian nationalism numbers\nMusic by Sweeps\nQuick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder\nThe transcript is edited by Yvonne Su\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices