White Christian nationalism treats voting as a right limited to worthy groups

Evidence

Undergirding these views is an understanding of democratic participation that has deep historical roots, namely, that only certain groups (i.e., people like us) are “worthy” to have a say in government and it is perfectly acceptable to make it more difficult to vote, and particularly for those who might be “undeserving” (i.e., people like them). Indeed, we find the connection between white Christian nationalism and these attitudes is exceptionally strong. — Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry, The Flag and the Cross, 313

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Perceived white Christian persecution drives opposition to voter access — Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry, The Flag and the Cross: White Christian…, 48; White Christian nationalism drives right-wing populism in America — Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry, The Flag and the Cross: White Christian…, 178; The Christian Right has long openly pursued suppression of rival voters — Philip S. Gorski and Samuel L. Perry, The Flag and the Cross: White Christian…, 311 (+6 more)

Broader Connections

• Christian nationalism conflates whiteness with Christian American identity #expands (0.85) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 14
• White racial ideology supports basic rights but opposes change that burdens whites #expands (0.80) — John T. Jost and Jim Sidanius, Political Psychology, 3436
• Christian nationalists are a militant minority, not a moral majority #expands (0.80) — Katherine Stewart, The Power Worshippers, 1072
• Formal voting rights do not empower groups without structured electoral weight. #expands (0.80) — Ambedkar, B R, Annihilation of Caste_ The Annotated…, 1060
• Racializing religion serves the political purpose of excluding targeted minorities #expands (0.80)
• Christian nationalism functions as a power grab disguised in religious language, not genuine piety #expands (0.75) — Andrew L. Whitehead; Samuel L. Perry, Taking America Back for God, 455