IHIP News Moses Mike and JD Vance Humiliated By Christians?
Feb 8, 2026
A sharp look at Christian nationalism's grip on politics and how faith is used to justify immigration crackdowns. Discussion of the Pope's biblical critique of U.S. deportation policies. Examination of assimilation rhetoric, purity culture, and harms from institutional homophobia. Calls out hypocrisy when religion masks cruelty and white supremacist ideas.
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Daily Human Rights Violations Highlighted
- Jennifer Welch highlights daily human rights violations by the Trump administration, especially via ICE and rhetoric toward immigrants.
- She frames the Pope's critique as a rare religious leader speaking against US government policy.
Religious Rhetoric Masks Exclusionary Policy
- Angie Pumps Sullivan and Jennifer criticize House Speaker Mike Johnson's biblical defense of borders as theological cover for exclusionary policy.
- They say Christian nationalist leaders use religious language to justify policies that dehumanize migrants.
Christian Nationalism Seeks Political Control
- Jennifer Welch argues separation of church and state was a founding principle and Christian nationalism aims to dismantle it.
- She connects decades-long conservative efforts to embed religion into politics through institutions and funding.