Why Trump Still Looms Large In Many Evangelical Congregations
Former President Donald Trump holds a Bible outside of St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption
Former President Donald Trump holds a Bible outside of St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House Monday, June 1, 2020, in Washington.
Patrick Semansky/APDuring his time in office, former President Donald Trump embraced a Christian nationalist stance; the idea that the U.S. is a Christian country and should enforce those beliefs. Now, despite being out of office for nearly a year, those beliefs continue to spread.
NPR correspondent John Burnett reports on the growing movement of Christian nationalism, and the the other Christian congregations that are pushing against it.
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This episode was produced by Lee Hale. It was edited by Ashley Brown and Jason DeRose. Our executive producer is Cara Tallo.