Christian nationalism substantially influenced the January 6 Capitol attack
Evidence
While there is no single explanation for the attack on the Capitol that day, it is impossible to ignore the influence of Christian nationalism. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 128
Categorization
- XREF: Doctrinal/conceptual link to Whitehead and Perry’s prior Take America Back work and standard sociology-of-religion debates. — connects to: Theological idolatry of power, fear, and violence motivated the January 6 rioters — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 218; Christian nationalist white Americans favored the January 6 rioters — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 219; January 6 climaxed years of accumulated Christian nationalist attitudes and grievances — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 128 (+5 more)
Broader Connections
- Christian nationalism predicts approval of the Capitol rioters and political violence
#corroborates(0.95) — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 219 - Survey data connect Christian nationalism to support for political violence
#corroborates(0.88) — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 219 - Christian nationalism exerts unique unrecognized influence on American political division
#expands(0.82) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 13 - Reactionary leaders can reactivate Christian nationalism during unrest
#expands(0.80) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 199 - Misinformation shaped beliefs or actions in half of Capitol riot cases
#qualifies(0.78) — Sander van der Linden, Foolproof, 9