Matthew D. Taylor, PhD, is a public intellectual, commentator, and expert on American religion. His groundbreaking research in the January 6th Capitol Riot has made him a foremost scholar in the field of contemporary Christian extremism. He is also a Christian theologian who is openly challenging Christian nationalism and Christian supremacy.
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\ Christian antichrists \ (noun): Those who use power to harm others in the name of Jesus
In this powerhouse book, an expert on Christian extremism issues a profound and biblical rebuke to all who would claim the name of Jesus but disdain his way.
Today, we have Dr. Will Gravely and Dr. Matthew Turner walking us through the very timely subject of Christian Nationalism and what it looks like to live in Christlike opposition to the moment we are seeing.
While 45% of Christians think America should be a Christian nation, not all of those are “hard core,” said Taylor. He is mostly worried about those who believe Christians should be privileged over other religions and communities.... Taylor identified three “power centers” of Christian supremacy.
"Somebody like Hegseth presents an opportunity for them to test some of these ideas, to enact them on a more shortened timeline, and to create precedence within American culture, within the U.S. military, for the ultimate vision that they hope for," Taylor said.
A propulsive account of the network of charismatic Christians that consolidated support for Donald Trump and is reshaping religion and politics in the US.
