American Christian Nationalism and Its Impact on Democracy

Join the AFN community for a 75 to 90-minute webinar series engaging with a number of National and Local Faith Leaders, Historians, Museums, and Movement workers to explore the impacts of American Christian Nationalism and its impacts on this great democracy.

Between February and October 2024, this particular webinar series is broken down into 75 to 90-minute webinars that include some of the following: history, exegesis of scripture, historical analysis of its impacts on our democracy, the psychology of nationalism, an exploration of rituals, liturgy, music, and more - followed by a Q&A and group discussion.

April 23rd Session Details:
The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: How People Are Drawn in and How to Talk across the Divide

How do we advocate for justice when white right wing populism has increasingly captivated American Christianity and cycles of outrage continue to escalate? The emergence of a vocal, virulent Christian nationalism has made it even more urgent that we find a way forward, especially in this election year. In this presentation, Dr. Pamela Cooper-White uncovers the troubling extent of Christian nationalism, explores its deep psychological roots, and discusses ways in which advocates for justice can safely and effectively attempt to talk across the deep divides in our society.