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A review by thepermageek
Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States by Andrew L. Whitehead, Samuel L. Perry
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
This was an incredible overview & introduction to that increasingly popular term “Christian Nationalism.”
Through both qualitative and quantitative data these two sociologists of religion argue that when it comes to the “Christianity” that is espoused by right wing faith leaders & politicians it is much less about actual Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, compassion, & charity/service. Rather Christian Nationalism is much more about using Christian mythology & symbolism to maintain cultural, political, & interpersonal power, dominance, & hierarchy.
Only reason I didn’t give it a full 5 stars was because all the quantitative data went waaay over my head as a lay person. Take it for what it is though because a scholar of religion might actually give it the full 5.
Through both qualitative and quantitative data these two sociologists of religion argue that when it comes to the “Christianity” that is espoused by right wing faith leaders & politicians it is much less about actual Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, compassion, & charity/service. Rather Christian Nationalism is much more about using Christian mythology & symbolism to maintain cultural, political, & interpersonal power, dominance, & hierarchy.
Only reason I didn’t give it a full 5 stars was because all the quantitative data went waaay over my head as a lay person. Take it for what it is though because a scholar of religion might actually give it the full 5.