Christian nationalism, not evangelical identity, drives conservative support for Trump

Evidence

Contrary to the dominant narrative offered by pollsters and pundits, the answer isn’t simply “white evangelicalism” or “conservative Christianity.” Rather, we will show that Christian nationalism motivates Americans—whether they are evangelical or not—to see Trump as the defender of the power and values they perceive are being threatened. — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 90

Categorization

• DEFINE: Establishes the book’s central distinction: Christian nationalism operates independently of evangelical religious identity.
• XREF: connects to: Political party alone does not explain Americans’ Christian nationalist views — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 171; Christian nationalism, not evangelical identity itself, predicts Trump voting. — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 232; The Christian right supports Trump for autocratic power, not shared Christian values — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers: Inside the…, 169 (+9 more)

Broader Connections

• Christian nationalism, not evangelical identity itself, predicts Trump voting. #corroborates (0.97) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 232
• The Christian right supports Trump for autocratic power, not shared Christian values #expands (0.85) — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers, 169
• Christian nationalist adherence is primarily political rather than religious #expands (0.80) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 214
• Christian nationalism exerts unique unrecognized influence on American political division #expands (0.78) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 13
• Christian nationalism seeks power, not pluralistic cultural influence #expands (0.78) — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers, 26
• Christian nationalism, not denomination, now predicts Americans’ politics #qualifies (0.75) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 454
• Religious commitment and Christian nationalism shape opinions in opposite directions #complicates (0.75) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 101
• White evangelicals supported Trump because of their beliefs, not despite them. #qualifies (0.72) — Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Jesus and John Wayne, 8