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How the evangelical church became so political, according to a pastor’s son

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The Mixing of Religion and Politics in American Evangelicalism

This chapter explores the intertwining of the American Evangelical Church with politics, discussing the rise of pastors like Greg Locke who preach Christian nationalism and the reasons behind evangelical support for Donald Trump. It also delves into the conflicted feelings of some evangelicals who voted for Trump but felt guilty afterwards, and the impact of COVID-19 on the politicized messaging in churches.

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