What is (American) Christian nationalism? In conversation with Andrew Whitehead
About this episode
Nick Spencer discusses the complexities and implications of Christian nationalism in the US with sociologist Andrew Whitehead.
Christian Nationalism seems to be on the rise - particularly in the US, but increasingly in Europe. The phrase, however, is often used vaguely and carelessly. Indeed "Christian nationalism" can be something of a "dustbin" term, into which people throw all the kinds of things they dislike. So, what does it mean? What forms does it take and, with a particular focus on the US, what motivates and shapes it? Join Nick Spencer as he talks to sociologist Andrew Whitehead about what Christian nationalism is - and what it isn't. You can buy a copy of Andrew's latest book, Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States , here: https://academic.oup.com/book/33661
People in this episode
Host: Nick Spencer
Guest: Andrew Whitehead
Topics covered
- Christian nationalism
- sociology
- American culture
- politics
- religion
Keywords
- Christian nationalism
- sociology
- US politics
- religion
- Andrew Whitehead
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States
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