The Psychology of Christian Nationalism
Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
Winner of a 2022 Foreword INDIES Award Gold Medal How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent Christian nationalism have made it even more urgent that we find a way forward. In three brief, incisive chapters 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.
Endorsements (3)
“This timely book takes on the dominance of Christian nationalism and the influence of its false moral narrative on larger society (not only on or coming from an isolated group of Christians, nor solely under the influence of Donald Trump). For anyone concerned with building a social justice movement rooted in moral and constitutional values of equality, truth, peace, and abundance for all, Cooper-White’s diagnosis of and prescription for such religious nationalism—rooted in psychology, history, and Christian understandings—is a must-read!”
“This brilliant and courageous book is the best treatment we have of the complex psychological dynamics of the dangerous Christian nationalist movement in America. Without losing sight of the humanity of even the most racist and sexist of our fellow citizens, Pamela Cooper-White has given us a powerful and needed text on just how close we are to losing our democratic experiment.”
“In The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide, Pamela Cooper-White turns our attention to one of the greatest tasks facing the United States—how to stop the tide of ‘Christian’ nationalism in this country. Hers is a nuanced analysis of the rise of Christian nationalism and its relationship to white supremacy. Cooper-White’s contribution to these concerns is her adeptness at navigating the psychological, conscious, and unconscious motivations that lead many to identify with sociopolitical groups that, on the face of it, contradict their religious and moral values. A practical theologian to the core, Cooper-White brings a tempered hope while arguing that the way forward is the simultaneous pursuit of justice and love.”
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