2024-08-21
38 分钟第 2 季 第 10 集
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Christian nationalism can come in many forms, but the basic idea behind the movement is that America should be a theocracy ruled by Christian principles.
If you've listened to this season of Extremely American, you've heard about their plans the obliteration of separation of church and state, severe restrictions on the rights of women, religious minorities and the LGBTQ community, and for the most part, only Christian men in government.
This movement is having a moment.
There are Christian nationalists in Congress and plenty of candidates running for office right now.
Repeat Christian nationalist talking points.
Officials in the Trump administration have been part of the movement, and if Trump wins again, we might see more of that during the season.
We've heard a lot from religious leaders who support Christian nationalism.
Today, I wanted you to hear from Christian leaders who oppose the movement.
This panel is made up of speakers from different traditions who have differing political views, but they're all troubled by the rise of Christian nationalism in the name of their faith.
Reverend Ben Kramer is a pastor who spent more than 20 years in ministry.
He grew up in a conservative evangelical family and writes extensively on Christian nationalism.
His his weekly newsletter is called into the Gray.
Reverend Angela Denker is an ELCA Lutheran pastor and journalist.
Her first book, Red State Christians, was a 2019 Silver Forward Indies Award winner.
Her upcoming book is called Disciples of White the Radicalization of American Boyhood.
She's written for publications including Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post, and Fortune magazine.
Our third guest is Dr.
Owen Strand.