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Data Over Dogma
Christian Nationalism Ain't Christian: With Andrew Whitehead
Oct 30, 2023
"Data Over Dogma" welcomes Dr. Andrew Whitehead, Associate Professor of Sociology at IUPUI and author of "American Idolatry". They discuss the rise of racist power-seekers in American Christianity and if Bible verses support their arguments. The podcast explores the impact of Christian nationalism on society, including perceptions of America, immigration, and democratic processes. They also expose the generic language used by Christian nationalists to hide racism and discuss countering its influence on democracy.
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- Christian nationalism promotes exclusionary beliefs and undermines diversity in a pluralistic society.
- Christian nationalism is a global phenomenon, intertwining religion and politics to maintain dominance.
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Christian Nationalism and the Quest for Power
Christian nationalism is a political and religious ideology that seeks to elevate a particular expression of Christianity as the privileged religion in public life. It aims to preserve and protect this framework as the basis for organizing the United States. This ideology is associated with a desire for strict moral hierarchies, with preferences for gender and sexuality playing a central role. It also promotes rigid ethno-racial boundaries, viewing the nation as built and made for white Christians. Christian nationalism is comfortable with authoritarian social control and often portrays a sense of victimization and persecution. This ideology leads to conspiratorial thinking and resistance to pluralistic, democratic values. It is not unique to Christianity or the United States, but similar ideologies can be found in other religious and national contexts.
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