What Now for MAGA Christianity?
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TL;DR
- Evangelicals have been a key support base for Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
- There's a debate about evangelical voter turnout and the perceived sinfulness of not supporting Trump.
- MAGA Christianity has shown authoritarian tendencies and flirtations with Christian nationalism.
- Historical evangelicalism championed American exceptionalism and religious freedom for all, unlike current trends.
- The article suggests evangelicals should embrace confidence, Christian realism, stewardship of liberty, and reject Christian nationalism.
- Conflating the church with political movements is cautioned against, emphasizing humility and self-reflection.