Christian Nationalism Explained - Faith, Power, and Politics

In this episode of Fractured Faith, Joshua Hopping—Cherokee lay theologian and author—examines the history, theology, and modern impact of Christian nationalism, defined as the belief that the United States is fundamentally a Christian nation. Drawing on historical scholarship and contemporary analysis, Hopping explores how this ideology has intersected with race, Manifest Destiny, slavery, demographic fears, and current culture wars. Speaking from both a Christian and Cherokee perspective, he argues that Christian nationalism differs from the teachings of Jesus and raises concerns about religious freedom, pluralism, and Indigenous spiritual sovereignty.Sources:https://www.freedomforum.org/what-is-christian-nationalism/https://kettering.org/five-elements-of-christian-nationalism/https://jemartisby.substack.com/p/a-virtual-roundtable-on-the-threat