The Flag And The Cross by Philip S. Gorski
White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy
This book analyzes the rise and persistence of white Christian nationalism in the United States, arguing that an ideology that fuses a particular vision of Christianity with American national identity has long shaped political behavior and institutions. Combining historical narrative with empirical data, the authors show how this fusion has reinforced racial hierarchies, mobilized voters, influenced policy preferences, and eroded commitments to pluralism and democratic norms. They link contemporary political movements and leaders to deeper cultural and institutional currents, and warn that without efforts to strengthen inclusive civic institutions and religious pluralism, this worldview poses a continuing threat to democratic governance.
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- 2022
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- American
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- English
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