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4: Fight or Flight

When The Wolves Came

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Faith and Politics: The January 6 Insurrection

This chapter examines the complexities surrounding the January 6th insurrection, highlighting the intersection of faith and nationalism in the participants' actions. It discusses how religious rhetoric was used to justify the violence and the troubling fusion of spiritual practices with political agendas, particularly in the context of American Christian nationalism. The chapter also reflects on the author's experiences attending a church event, revealing the growing concern regarding the influence of nationalist ideologies within religious communities.

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