WNUG Episode 2- How White Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
WNUG Episode 2- How White Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy
In episode 2 of “White Nation Under God” Dr. Philip Gorski and Dr. Sam Perry explain the dangers of conflating the flag and the cross
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White Christian nationalism is willing to diminish democracy in favor of political rule by a small group of people who use authoritarianism instead of “the will of the people” to govern.
In episode two of our five-part series, “White Nation Under God,” (WNUG) we learn about the specific threat that white Christian nationalism poses to the pursuit of a healthy, multi-racial democracy.
How White Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy with Dr. Philip Gorski and Dr. Samuel Perry
The attempted insurrection on January 6, 2021 presented glaring examples of White Christian Nationalism in action. But that was just one manifestation of how this ideology threatens has undermined our political process. Sociologists Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry explain how White Christian Nationalism threatens democracy based on research for their book The Flag and the Cross.
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What Is White Christian Nationalism with Dr. Jemar Tisby
Dear Jemar, I have yet to listen to this episode, but will do so today. I want to thank you for your courage and desire to share the facts, even though it makes people like me uncomfortable. I pray that your efforts will help all Christians and Christ-Followers see the truth behind, in and through White Christian Nationalism. May we all live, love and act more like Jesus. P.S. If I ever write something that hits you wrong, please let me know. I want to be the best ally possible.