The Full Armor Of God
The Mobilization Of Christian Nationalism In American Politics
- Editore:
Cambridge University Press
- Collana:
- Elements In American Politics
- EAN:
9781009234061
- ISBN:
1009234064
- Pagine:
- 75
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione The Full Armor Of God
Academic research on Christian nationalism has revealed a considerable amount about the scope of its relationships to public policy views in the US. However, work thus far has not addressed an essential question: why now? Research by the authors of this Element advances answers, showcasing how deeper engagement with 'the 3Ms' ¿ measurement, mechanisms and mobilization ¿ can help unpack how and why Christian nationalism has entered our politics as a partisan project. Indeed, it is difficult to understand the dynamics of Christian nationalism without reference to the parties, as it has been a worldview used to mobilize Republicans while simultaneously recruiting and demobilizing Democrats. The mechanisms of these efforts hinge on a deep desire for social dominance that is ordained by God ¿ an order elites suggest is threatened by Democrats and 'the left.' These elite appeals can have sweeping consequences for opinion and action, including the public's support for democratic processes.