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persistent_reader's review against another edition
5.0
Given current events, this is a must read. Will add more to this review later.
camiiilaaa's review against another edition
3.0
Extremely longgggg book; not an easy read. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because the information was interesting/good to know. Helps in understanding as to why so many Christians voted the way they did and the difference between the religious and Christian Nationalists.
Good statistics and interesting in that way, but…woof, glad that’s done.
Good statistics and interesting in that way, but…woof, glad that’s done.
michellegotto's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fantastic book! Perry and Whitehead really make clear the difference between ideology and religion, and show us how Christian Nationalism is threatening the country. A must read.
nannybonkerz's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
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medium-paced
5.0
Anyone and everyone who is concerned about the rise in Christian Nationalist rhetoric in the last decade should read this book. I've now read about half a dozen books on the topic, and I think I can safely say this is the best in terms of data and research. (Jesus and John Wayne is the best for historical context).
Many of the books I've read on the topic tend to lump all evangelicals into the same group of potential Christian Nationalists. Having a significant number of evangelical Christians in my life who are NOT Christian Nationalists and folks in my life who are not practicing Christians but seem to have a remarkable bent towards Christian Nationalist beliefs, this book provided the greatest amount of context for these seemingly counter experiences.
I would recommend this book hand over fist to anyone curious about the rise in this rhetoric in our political landscape. It also gives hope that, in fact, the number of folks who are ambassadors and accommodators are actually on the decline in the country. But as the authors point out, that in no way decreases the visibility of those who most loudly proclaim its beliefs.
Christian nationalism is not going away any time soon and this book provides essential information on how to approach it moving forward.
Many of the books I've read on the topic tend to lump all evangelicals into the same group of potential Christian Nationalists. Having a significant number of evangelical Christians in my life who are NOT Christian Nationalists and folks in my life who are not practicing Christians but seem to have a remarkable bent towards Christian Nationalist beliefs, this book provided the greatest amount of context for these seemingly counter experiences.
I would recommend this book hand over fist to anyone curious about the rise in this rhetoric in our political landscape. It also gives hope that, in fact, the number of folks who are ambassadors and accommodators are actually on the decline in the country. But as the authors point out, that in no way decreases the visibility of those who most loudly proclaim its beliefs.
Christian nationalism is not going away any time soon and this book provides essential information on how to approach it moving forward.
chelseadarling's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
cbeezy1995's review against another edition
challenging
informative
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sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
kristheoyster's review against another edition
4.0
Super helpful and insightful; super dry. Worth it, but only once.
thepermageek's review against another edition
informative
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medium-paced
4.5
This was an incredible overview & introduction to that increasingly popular term “Christian Nationalism.”
Through both qualitative and quantitative data these two sociologists of religion argue that when it comes to the “Christianity” that is espoused by right wing faith leaders & politicians it is much less about actual Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, compassion, & charity/service. Rather Christian Nationalism is much more about using Christian mythology & symbolism to maintain cultural, political, & interpersonal power, dominance, & hierarchy.
Only reason I didn’t give it a full 5 stars was because all the quantitative data went waaay over my head as a lay person. Take it for what it is though because a scholar of religion might actually give it the full 5.
Through both qualitative and quantitative data these two sociologists of religion argue that when it comes to the “Christianity” that is espoused by right wing faith leaders & politicians it is much less about actual Christian principles of grace, forgiveness, compassion, & charity/service. Rather Christian Nationalism is much more about using Christian mythology & symbolism to maintain cultural, political, & interpersonal power, dominance, & hierarchy.
Only reason I didn’t give it a full 5 stars was because all the quantitative data went waaay over my head as a lay person. Take it for what it is though because a scholar of religion might actually give it the full 5.