The FBI's White Christian Nation with Lerone A. Martin
American Hysteria
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Christian Nationalism and Political Manipulation
This chapter examines the intersection of white Christian nationalism and patriotism within the context of the FBI's actions during the Cold War, particularly under J. Edgar Hoover. It highlights the agency's efforts to undermine civil rights movements and religious leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. by labeling them as threats to American values. The discussion also reflects on modern political tactics reminiscent of those historical abuses, urging for genuine policy debate over smear campaigns.
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