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Straight White American Jesus
Congress Learns About Mike Johnson's White Christian Nationalism
Jan 22, 2024
A seminar held by the Freethought Caucus in the House of Representatives discusses Mike Johnson's white Christian nationalism. Topics covered include the dangers of Christian nationalism, its connection to the Capitol insurrection, and its threat to democracy. The discussion also explores the historical link between white evangelicals and desegregation resistance, concerns about freedom of religion, and the importance of implementing the Johnson Amendment.
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- The teaching session discusses Mike Johnson's promotion of Christian nationalism and highlights the dangers of his extreme religious views on policy, religion, and governance.
- The challenges in combating Christian nationalism are addressed, emphasizing the importance of labeling and debunking misconceptions, and advocating for collaboration between advocates of church-state separation, the non-religious, and people of faith.
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Christian Nationalism and the Free Thought Caucus
The podcast episode discusses a teaching session held by the Free Thought Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on combating Christian nationalism. Representative Jared Huffman introduces the panel, which includes Rachel Lazar from Americans United, Matthew Taylor, an expert on the New Apostolic Reformation, and Darcy Hirsch from the Interfaith Alliance. They highlight Mike Johnson's promotion of Christian nationalism and his dangerous views on policy, religion, and governance. The episode emphasizes the significance of addressing and raising awareness about Christian nationalism, particularly in a political context.
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