

Dr. Robert P. Jones on What White Christians Have Wrought in American Politics
Dec 14, 2024
Robert P. Jones, president of the Public Religion Research Institute and a leading scholar on religion and politics, discusses the profound impact of white Christian nationalism on American democracy. He highlights how white Christians shifted allegiances from the Democratic to Republican Party and their overwhelming support for Trump. The conversation delves into the historical roots of these political dynamics, revealing how faith intertwines with racial identity and voting patterns, and stresses the need for greater moral accountability in the Christian community.
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White Christian Support for Trump
- White Christian voters' consistent support enabled Trump's 2024 relevance.
- Their unwavering support since 2016 has been crucial for him.
Party Sorting by Race and Religion
- The two major U.S. political parties have largely sorted themselves by race and religion, not just ideology.
- This sorting significantly impacts political divides.
Carter and the Christian Right
- Jimmy Carter's lack of evangelical support stemmed from his pluralism, not his stance on abortion.
- The Christian right's birth originated from defending Bob Jones University's racist policies.