#001. On Atonement Rituals, Religious Salvation, and Christian Nationalism’s Role in the Rise of Trump

Christian Nationalism is not about faith; it’s about power. What do atonement rituals (which humans have performed in every culture we’ve designed), religious salvation (which the church has historically weaponized to consolidate control over its followers), and the culminating movement of Christian Nationalism in the United States all have in common?In short, the rise of Donald Trump. Welcome to the first episode of The Kayse Melone Show - and happy 33rd birthday to me! I’m so excited to share this with you, so please do let me know what you think. Want to watch the YouTube video instead? Here’s the link.Stay informed.Never miss The Kayse Melone Show.Follow on TikTok, Instagram, and Bluesky.Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and Overcast.Other links.* NPR* PBS Get full access to Sense of Thought at kaysemelone.substack.com/subscribe