Straight White American Jesus SWAJ Rewind: The Colonized God: Reflections on Christian Nationalism and Jesus by Dr. Matthew Taylor
Dec 26, 2025
Dr. Matthew Taylor, a scholar in religious studies and an expert on charismatic movements, dives deep into the intersection of Christian nationalism and supremacy. He examines how certain groups leverage Jesus for power, especially during events like the January 6th Capitol riot. Taylor urges non-supremacist Christians to reclaim the core values of humility and compassion that Jesus preached. He reflects on his personal faith journey amidst rising Christian elitism, calling for solidarity with the marginalized and a return to Christ's self-emptying message.
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Jesus Invoked At January 6th
- Matthew Taylor shows how Jesus' name was central at January 6th, used to sanctify political violence.
- He argues much of that Christianity fits a hardened, radical edge he calls Christian supremacy.
Defining Christian Supremacy
- Taylor defines Christian supremacy as theologies demanding Christians' superiority and priority in society.
- He links it to language like dominion, battle imagery, and a mandate to reorganize society around Christianity.
Networks Fueling Political Power
- Taylor traces Christian supremacist networks to Trump's campaigns and the New Apostolic Reformation.
- He warns these networks made Trump palatable to broader American Christianity and are growing ahead of 2024.