Data Over Dogma Christian Nationalism Ain't Christian: With Andrew Whitehead
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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 Research
- Andrew Whitehead, a sociologist, studies Christian Nationalism's intersection with politics and religion.
- His research reveals it's a distinct predictor of behavior, independent of political affiliation or religious piety.
Whitehead's upbringing
- Growing up in Indiana, Whitehead assumed being American meant being Christian.
- Later, he realized the problematic implications of this conflation.
Defining Christian Nationalism
- Christian nationalism seeks to privilege a specific type of Christianity in public life.
- It aims to make the government protect this version as the US's organizing principle.