A review by linda_elaine
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

A bold, unflinching critique of how evangelicalism has been hijacked by a toxic ideology that's more about power, control, and aggression than about faith, compassion, and service.

As somone who grew up in a conservative Christian household, I was taught to admire and emulate the strong, courageous, and principled leaders who shaped our faith and our nation. But as I got older, I started to realize that something was off. The emphasis on militarism, nationalism, and hyper-masculinity seemed to contradict the teachings of Jesus and the values of the faith.

This book is a wake-up call for those who want to reclaim a more authentic, more courageous, and more compassionate expression of masculinity and Christianity. It's a call to stand up against the corruption of christian values and to fight for a better way.

This book is not for the faint of heart. But if you're someone who's looking for a more authentic, more meaningful, and more impactful way to live out your faith, then this book is a must-read.