Since Donald Trump entered the political world, he’s aligned himself with some of the worst of the worst. And probably no one has done more to mainstream Christian Nationalism than Trump, especially in his second administration.
Jack Jenkins, a reporter with Religion News Service, has been writing about the intersection of religion and politics for years, focusing on the rise of Christian Nationalists. He spoke with Edwin about their influence in the MAGA movement.
However, there is a resistance to Christian Nationalism from religious communities across the country. Jenkins highlighted a number of pastors and religious groups speaking out. For years, they’ve been organizing as a counter to the MAGA movement’s perversion of religion. We’re seeing that today in the fight for immigration rights, with religious leaders marching in the streets and standing up to ICE.
Thickening Webs On The Christian Right
*In March 2024, we shared this piece by Kristen Du Mez. Following up on Lisa Senecal’s conversation with Andra Watkins yesterday, we’re again sharing this as essential reading to understand where we are today, how we got here, and how we move America to a better place. To read more of Kristen Du Mez's essential work, visit
