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And God Gave Us Trump
Jan 18, 2024
Rev. Angela Denker, author of Red State Christians, explores the impact of white evangelical Christianity on Donald Trump's presidency. Topics covered include why white evangelicals supported Trump, complexities of evangelicalism, differences between black and white evangelical Christianity, and the link between Christian nationalism and Trump's support.
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- Evangelical support for Trump was driven by a focus on power and authority rather than lifestyle and character, which deviates from traditional evangelical values.
- Christian nationalism and the alignment with Trump's messaging have become powerful forces within white evangelicalism, leading to the prioritization of power and self-promotion over true religious teachings.
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Evangelicals' Support for Trump and the Shift in Demographics
Evangelicals played a significant role in Donald Trump's victory in the Iowa Republican caucus, with 53% of white evangelical Christians voting for Trump. This represents a significant increase from the 20% support he had from evangelicals in 2016. The support from evangelicals can be attributed to their focus on power and authority rather than lifestyle and character. White conservative Christians began rallying around social issues as a response to progress for minority groups. The intense support for Trump among evangelicals is reminiscent of religious devotion and authoritarian figures.
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