Christians across America are actively resisting Christian nationalism whether individually or collectively.

Evidence

We will learn about a group of Christians who collaborate with secular Americans to advocate for the right of all people to practice or not practice religion without governmental interference. We will discuss Christians who practice empathy to confront fear that so easily turns us against one another. We will hear from a congregation who took a step of faith with their own reparative act, collecting and donating funds to give away to their Black sisters and brothers. I will share the story of a friend from my own youth group who recognized that “no friendship is apolitical” and decided to enter into the challenges facing immigrants and refugees to ensure that they are truly welcomed to her community. These examples help us see what is possible. Life is springing from the cracks in the concrete. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 96

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: The threat to American Christianity may come from within, not without — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 48; Americans who resist Christian nationalism span all political affiliations — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 139; Christians can oppose nationalism by serving rather than leading the marginalized. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 328 (+6 more)

Broader Connections

• Christian nationalist claims about America provoke backlash even from devout Christians #corroborates (0.90) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 108
• One in four white evangelicals resists or rejects Christian nationalism #corroborates (0.90) — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 167
• Americans who resist Christian nationalism span all political affiliations #expands (0.88) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 139
• A quarter of evangelicals oppose Christian nationalism, not all endorse it #corroborates (0.85) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 168
• Christian nationalism is contested terrain even among devout Christian civic leaders #corroborates (0.82) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 109
• Religious disaffiliation correlates with rising opposition to Christian nationalism. #corroborates (0.80) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 178
• Christians can find their faith incompatible with nationalist demands #expands (0.80) — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 59
• Christians can oppose nationalism by serving rather than leading the marginalized. #exemplifies (0.78) — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 328