Understanding Christian Nationalism
Here are some resources you can use to lead conversations or engage in discussions about Christian nationalism. This page is often updated. Contact us with your questions or feedback.
REPORTS
Christian nationalism and the January 6, 2021, Insurrection
BOOKS
Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States
Andrew L. Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry
Scholarly Articles
God’s Country in Black and Blue: How Christian Nationalism Shapes Americans’ Views about Police (Mis)treatment of Blacks
American Sociological Association, Samuel L. Perry, Andrew L. Whitehead, and Joshua T. Davis
Christian America in Black and White: Racial Identity, Religious-National Group Boundaries, and Explanations for Racial Inequality
Association for the Sociology of Religion, Samuel L. Perry, Andrew L. Whitehead
CultureWars and COVID-19 Conduct: Christian Nationalism, Religiosity, and Americans’ Behavior During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Samuel L. Perry, Andrew L. Whitehead, Joshua B. Grubbs
COMMENTARY
Christian Nationalism Is Worse Than You Think
Christianity Today / "Quick to Listen" podcast
‘The Capitol Insurrection Was as Christian Nationalist as It Gets.’
New York Times / Thomas B. Edsall
Christian nationalism is not religious freedom
Tennessean / Oliver "Buzz" Thomas
Threat of Christian Nationalism Has Reached High Tide
Good Faith Media / Amanda Tyler
We are E Pluribus Unum, Not Christian Nationalists
NETWORK / Leslye Colvin
Christian Nationalism Slams Door on Those Seeking Refuge
Good Faith Media / Sue Smith
We can protect prayer in schools without blessing Christian nationalism
Religion News Service / Amanda Tyler