The NPR Politics Podcast Christian Nationalism's Foothold In American Politics
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Feb 15, 2023 The podcast dives into the rise of Christian nationalism within the Republican Party, revealing survey results that show over half of Republicans support the idea of the U.S. as a strictly Christian nation. It discusses how these views intersect with issues like race, gender, and authoritarianism. The show also highlights the implications of a changing demographic landscape and the declining religiosity in America, particularly among white evangelicals, and their significant influence on political ideologies and candidates.
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Is Christian Nationalism Fringe?
- With 10% national adherence and over half of Republicans supporting it, Christian nationalism isn't fringe.
- It's at an inflection point due to demographic and cultural shifts.
Correlation with Anti-Democratic Views
- Christian nationalism correlates with anti-Black, anti-Muslim, anti-immigrant, and patriarchal views.
- Half of its adherents and 40% of sympathizers support authoritarian leadership to maintain these values.
Tim Whitaker's Work
- Tim Whitaker, who grew up in evangelical spaces, works to separate anti-democratic impulses from faith.
- He acknowledges the concerning entanglement of these views with Christian nationalism.