Have a look at this new piece on how and why many white evangelicals came to view right-wing populist positions as the ethical stance personally and politically; click here. Without understanding these roots, there’s little hope of dialogue or solving societal problems.
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Religion News Service: Jeff Salkin’s Talk with me on White Evangelical Populism
Have a look at Jeff Salkin’s talk with me about White Evangelicals and Right-wing Populism: How Did We Get Here. Salkin is an exceptionally fine interviewer and writer for Religion News Service. Click here:
Thrilled: My White Evangelical Populism book 3rd in Word&Way’s Top 10 Podcasts of 2022!
I am thrilled and honored that my podcast with stellar journalists Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood about White Evangelicals and Right-wing Populism: How Did We Get Here? is 3rd in Word & Way’s Top 10 Podcasts of 2022! It’s inspiring to work with interviewers who are so knowledgeable, rigorous, and insightful. Carry on the work in 2023!
The Tragedy of Evangelical Politics–Commonweal Magazine
The Tragedy of Evangelical Politics https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/evangelical-politics-trump-populism-abortion-white-supremacy By Marcia Pally Donald Trump can seemingly do no wrong in the eyes of many evangelical voters. His support among white evangelicals rose from 81 percent in 2016 to 84 percent in 2020 and […]
White Evangelicals and Right-wing Populism-Political Theology Network
White Evangelicals and Right-wing Populism By Marcia Pally Donald Trump lost the 2020 election by seven million votes and 74 seats in the Electoral College, a count validated in over 70 lawsuits, twice by the Supreme Court, and by his own […]
“The Tragedy of Evangelical Politics” in Commonweal Magazine
If you know the history, you’ll get the hope & and tragedy. Very honored to have my essay, “The Tragedy of Evangelical Politics,” published in Commonweal Magazine.
David Gushee’s Brilliant Essay on Authoritarian Reactionary Christianity
Yale Professor Phil Gorksi on White Evangelical Populism in PTN Series
Yale Professor Phil Gorski has written a powerful and gripping response to my essay in the Political Theology Network’s series on White Evangelical Populism. Check it out!
Political Theology Network Symposium on White Evangelical Right-wing Populism
I am thrilled and honored to announce the launch of the Political Theology Network’s 6-week Symposium based on my book, White Evangelicals and Right-wing Populism: How Did We Get Here? My Introductory blog leads off, and for the next 5 weeks, prominent scholars in the field will offer their perspectives and research. Check it out!
Overturning Roe won’t end white evangelical politics
Abortion is not the only issue driving white evangelical politics. (RNS) — With proof leaking out that the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn Roe v. Wade, many are saying white evangelicals have finally gotten what they want. It was the […]