Americans who affirm Christian nationalism are most likely to live in the South, Midwest, and Great Plains, according to a new study that defines the term with five specific descriptions and finds that 10 percent of Americans endorse it. It turned out that he was a person.
A survey of 22,000 adults by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) also found that 30% of white evangelical Protestants identify as believers and 36% identify.
The theme of Christian nationalism has been frequently discussed within mainstream media, despite the lack of an established definition for the term.
According to PRRI research, people are considered Christian nationalists if they believe the following five statements:
- “The U.S. government should declare America a Christian nation.
- “America’s laws should be based on Christian values.
- “If America were to leave our Christian foundations, we would no longer have a country.
- “Being a Christian is an important part of being a true American.
- “God has called Christians to dominate every area of American society.”
According to the PRRI survey, 10 percent of Americans are supporters, meaning they “overwhelmingly agree or completely agree with all five statements,” while 20 percent are sympathizers, meaning they “agree with most statements on the scale.” “They agree, but they are less likely than their supporters to agree completely.”
Five states have at least 45% support: North Dakota (50%), Mississippi (50%), Alabama (47%), West Virginia (47%), and Louisiana (46%). Or sympathizers.
“Support for Christian nationalism is strongly correlated with voting for former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election,” the analysis says.
Among Americans who have a favorable view of President Trump, 21% are Trump supporters and 34% are sympathizers. However, among those who have a favorable view of President Biden, 4% support him and 11% agree with him.
Christian nationalists, on the other hand, are more likely than those who deny Christianity to hold “theological beliefs that mark the charismatic elements of Christianity: beliefs about modern prophecy, spiritual healing, and the prosperity gospel.” The analysis said it is likely to be retained.
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Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His story was published in Baptist Press. Christianity Today, Christian Poecent, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star and of knoxville news sentinel.
