Christian nationalism motivates followers through fear of persecution

Evidence

The stories that Christian nationalism tells revolve around attacks on their group or how other groups will change the nation for the worse. As with feelings of grievance, fear of persecution is a potent motivator. White Christian nationalism trades in fear because of how powerfully it can delineate the “us,” who should be afraid, from the “them,” who are intent on persecuting the faithful. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 194

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Theological idolatry of power, fear, and violence motivated the January 6 rioters — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 218; Power, fear, and violence function as idolatrous substitutes in Christian nationalism — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 99; Christian nationalism mobilizes followers through fear and scarcity thinking — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 101 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Declining Christian nationalist numbers make their adherents feel threatened and marginalized #corroborates (0.85) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 45