S3, Ep. 12: Christian nationalism and January 6
Christian nationalism is one of the great threats to religious freedom in America, and there’s a new, comprehensive report on the role it played in the January 6 insurrection. Amanda and Holly take a look at what the report tells us, BJC’s experience working with Freedom From Religion Foundation on this expansive project, and the reactions we continue to see. They discuss the different ways people – including researchers – view Christian nationalism, and they talk about what you can do to start to move the needle against this ideology so entrenched in our society.
New report details significant role of Christian nationalism in January 6 attack on the Capitol
An essential new report issued jointly by BJC and the Freedom From Religion Foundation provides a comprehensive look at the way Christian nationalism motivated and permeated the January 6, 2021, insurrection by documenting and examining the imagery, prayers, and other statements of the rioters and riot organizers.
New report details the influence of Christian nationalism on the insurrection
Report on Christian nationalism and the January 6 insurrection
Read the most complete accounting to date of how Christian nationalism contributed to the events leading up to January 6 and the day of the attack itself.
Christian nationalism and the January 6 insurrection
Join BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler and other leaders and experts for a live event releasing a new report on Christian nationalism and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
A year after the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, Southern Baptists continue to debate what to say about Christian nationalism
S3, Ep. 08: Flying the flag and Christian nationalism: Previewing Shurtleff v. Boston
The Christian flag is at the center of a case the Supreme Court hears next week. Amanda and Holly preview Shurtleff v. Boston, share how this situation made it to the highest court, and look at the central legal question presented before the justices. They discuss the best arguments from both sides that the Court will consider when it determines whether this flagpole outside Boston City Hall is government speech or a public forum. In segment three, Amanda and Holly discuss the Christian nationalism aspects to the case, and they talk about the Christian flag’s history, including how this powerful symbol has been appropriated in destructive ways.
‘We have to be a counter voice to white Christian nationalism’
January 6 a year later: Staying alert to Christian nationalism
Reframing Religious Freedom: Confronting Christian Nationalism
BJC Director of Education Charles Watson Jr. participates in a panel during “Reimagining Religious Freedom: Moving from Education to Advocacy.”
The many manifestations of white Christian nationalism
BJC hosted a webinar to explore how Christian nationalism undergirds racism, featuring a conversation about research and personal experiences with Dr. Jemar Tisby and Dr. Robert P. Jones, moderated by Amanda Tyler.
