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Lead BJC and Christians Against Christian Nationalism, co-host Respecting Religion podcast, and releasing my first book "How to End Christian Nationalism" 10.22

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I testified before Congress this morning that “ #ChristianNationalism often overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation.” Thank you @RepRaskin for the chance to highlight the work of Christians Against Christian Nationalism.

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A new state law here in Texas allows public schools to replace counselors with unlicensed “chaplains.” It went into effect TODAY. School districts now have six months to decide whether or not to create government-sponsored chaplain programs. Here's what you need to know.🧵1/10

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1/8 I’m grateful for the opportunity to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties this morning on the threat of #ChristianNationalism . I will discuss how this ideology overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy.

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. @RepMaxwellFrost and I are both Christians against #ChristianNationalism . Our exchange today during a congressional hearing was one of the most powerful moments I've ever witnessed from a Christian lawmaker affirming the separation of church and state.

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I went inside the ReAwaken America tour at the Trump Doral resort. As Mike Lindell spread election lies from the stage, there were baptisms on the patio. It was alarming to watch the idolatrous movement of #ChristianNationalism co-opt symbols of Christianity for political power.

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This is what I told Congress during my expert testimony: “The single greatest threat to religious liberty in the United States today—and thus our reputation as leaders in the fight for religious liberty to the rest of the world— is #ChristianNationalism .”

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance @startelegram 10/10 Public schools must not be in the business of religious indoctrination. Christians, Americans of other faiths and the nonreligious can and must unite to ensure faith freedom for ALL. Find our more about our campaign here:

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Say 'no' to chaplains in public schools - BJC

"Public schools are not the place for religious instruction -- that is best left to houses of worship, religious institutions and families."

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS 4/10 More than 100 Texas chaplains are now calling on the state's school districts to reject the option to create chaplain programs. We organized the letter with our partners at @TXImpact and @intrfthalliance .

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Texas Chaplains Condemn New School Chaplain Law: 'Spiritual Malpractice'

In a letter last week, more than 100 faith leaders warned the state's school districts against letting chaplains serve as counselors on campus.

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune 3/10 When the law was debated in the Texas Legislature, Rep. @jamestalarico said "I think my fellow Christians and I have a moral obligation to speak out against this growing Christo-fascist movement." Read @jackmjenkins ’ report for @RNS :

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State Rep. James Talarico: Christian nationalism in Texas is an 'oxymoron'

(RNS) — ‘I think my fellow Christians and I have a moral obligation to speak out against this growing Christo-fascist movement,’ Talarico said.

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A Trump resort in Miami is hosting the ReAwaken America tour today, mixing idolatrous #ChristianNationalism w/ election & COVID conspiracy theories. As Christians, we can’t let Mike Flynn’s distortion of our faith go unchallenged. So we bought a billboard to sail around Miami.

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance 5/10 “Not only are chaplains serving in public schools likely to bring about conflict with the religious beliefs of parents, but chaplains serving in public schools would also amount to spiritual malpractice by the chaplains,” the letter says.

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance @startelegram 8/10 This issue is personal for me. I'm not just the leader of a religious freedom advocacy organization, I'm also the parent of a child who attends a public school in Texas. Growing #ChristianNationalism in Texas impacts my family. I'll do everything I can to stop it.

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance 6/10 “Parents or guardians must have the right to choose the religious leaders who will influence their children’s spiritual journey. Public schools should not interfere or alter parental decisions in the realm of religious exercise or spiritual care," the letter continues.

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance @startelegram 9/10 Don't live in Texas? You still need to pay attention. We've already seen similar legislation introduced in Ohio and expect this bad policy to spread to other states. We need Texans and all Americans to defend religious freedom.

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Ohio Republican lawmakers propose allowing chaplains in public schools • Ohio Capital Journal

State Rep. Reggie Stoltzfus has filed legislation allowing Ohio's public school districts to employ chaplains. The proposal comes after Texas lawmakers approved a similar measure over the objections...

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance 7/10 Britt Luby signed the letter and wrote about her experience as a chaplain and opposition to public school chaplain programs for the @startelegram . "I signed the chaplain petition to protect religious freedom and parental rights in public education."

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Students need qualified counselors, not chaplains. The jobs are too different | Opinion

School districts should opt out of a new law, in part to preserve separation of church and state. | Opinion

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2/10 @RobertDownen_ and @brianlopeztx reported for the @texastribune how one of the key backers of the law has spent decades promoting school chaplains as a tool for evangelism.

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Key supporter of Texas school chaplain bill has pushed for evangelism…

Rocky Malloy, a self-described former drug-smuggling pirate saved by divine intervention, has led a group that promotes chaplains as a tool to proselytize to schoolchildren.

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I joined a diverse group of Christian leaders this morning for a sunrise prayer vigil to mark the 2nd anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. We must expose the role of #ChristianNationalism in the attack and offer an alternative Christian witness in the public square.

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"We are here to celebrate an important victory in the fight against #ChristianNationalism " We are grateful to partner with Rep. @JamesTalarico and faith-based groups in Texas to defend religious freedom and oppose public school "chaplain" programs.

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4/8 This is a big moment for our Christians Against Christian Nationalism movement. I’m not aware of another time a witness has been called before Congress to testify about this ideology. We are glad that Congress is investigating this threat to our democracy and our faith.

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I’m ready to talk about how Christian nationalism contributed to the January 6 attack on ⁦ @WagnerTonight ⁩ with ⁦ @AliciaMenendez ⁩. Tune in to watch our conversation live later this hour!

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2/8 This is the seventh and final hearing in the Subcommittee's series on “Confronting White Supremacy,” chaired by @RepRaskin . This hearing will address “The Evolution of Anti-Democratic Extremist Groups and the Ongoing Threat to Democracy.”

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1/5 Last night, Christians Against Christian Nationalism hosted a special event at the U.S. Capitol: the *first* screening of GOD & COUNTRY. After the film, I moderated Q&A w/ producer @RobReiner and director @dpartland about the threat of #ChristianNationalism to our democracy.

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I testified before Congress today about global religious freedom. I argued that our advocacy must start at home by rejecting #ChristianNationalism . “It's deeply alarming that a member of the U.S. House of Representatives openly identifies as a Christian nationalist," I said.

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#July4 reminder

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6/8 I will reference @BJContheHill ’s groundbreaking report (co-published with @FFRF ) on #ChristianNationalism & #January6 . Thank you @AndrewLSeidel , @JemarTisby , @AntheaButler , @profsamperry , @ndrewwhitehead , @kathsstewart , & for your contributions to it.

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Report on Christian nationalism and the January 6 insurrection - BJC

Read the most complete accounting to date of how Christian nationalism contributed to the events leading up to January 6 and the day of the attack itself.

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📽️New video📽️ What is #ChristianNationalism ? How is it different from Christianity? Those are questions I hear often, so let's set the record straight.

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Please join us at the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign by signing our statement of principles here:

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@RepRaskin 3/8 I'm excited to hear from fellow witnesses @Esqueer_ of @cyberlawclinic , @BulldogShadow of @WStatesCenter , Mary McCord of @GeorgetownICAP , and @orensegal of @ADL .

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5/8 I’m proud to stand with Christian leaders including @PB_Curry , @ELCABishopEaton , @jimwallis , @revadamtaylor , @maryjnovak , @shaneclaiborne , @raushenbush , @pagitt , @RevRobSchenck1 , @NathanEmpsall , @RevJenButler , and many others in opposing #ChristianNationalism .

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In a victory for religious freedom, the Texas Ten Commandments bill failed to pass the #txlege last night. I'm happy my home state rejected this attempt to advance #ChristianNationalism .

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The @AP just published a new story about the Christian right cheering Speaker Mike Johnson's election. I'm grateful to have the final word in the article:

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@RobertDownen_ @brianlopeztx @TexasTribune @jamestalarico @jackmjenkins @RNS @TXImpact @intrfthalliance @startelegram 11/ Since this thread has gone viral, I’ll add this: Grassroots donations empower our work combatting #ChristianNationalism in Texas. You can make a donation here:

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Dismantling #ChristianNationalism will be a generational project, I told @TIME Magazine. I hope you will join us in this work. Read about the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign here:

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I’m excited to share that my book HOW TO END CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM will be published by @broadleaf_books next year. #ChristianNationalism threatens democracy and distorts Christianity. The book will be a guide for countering this toxic ideology.

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These January 6 hearings are incredibly powerful, and I hope that all Americans are watching and listening closely. But I'm very bothered by the repeated claims, today from Bowers and Cheney, that the Constitution and our other founding documents were "divinely inspired." Why?

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Texas Rep. @JamesTalarico 's opposition to legislation forcing schools to display the Ten Commandments went viral this week. We spoke yesterday about being Christians Against #ChristianNationalism . Part 1:

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Three years ago today, we launched Christians Against Christian Nationalism. While we celebrate the work we’ve done together, we know that we must do more because the threat of #ChristianNationalism continues to grow. I hope you’ll join me and get involved in the campaign.

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And for decades, the Baptist organization I lead has fact-checked and opposed David Barton’s pseudo-history. I shared with @RobertDownen_ why Speaker Mike Johnson’s ties to Barton and embrace of #ChristianNationalism betray the historic Baptist commitment to religious freedom.

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NEW: For decades, Texas activist and debunked amateur historian David Barton has led a movement claiming church-state separation is a myth and the U.S. is a Christian nation. Now, he has the ear of U.S House Speaker Mike Johnson. @TexasTribune ⁩

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We need to normalize speaking out against Christian nationalism. If not, we risk normalizing Christian nationalism and all the extremism it feeds. Important reporting from @sarahposner .

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Opinion | A radical Christian group is still getting a pass on Jan. 6

The House committee left out a connection between the attack and the Trump administration itself.

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Here’s what I told @Newsweek : “As a Christian, I reject Christian lawmakers using language that alienates and excludes lawmakers and Americans of different faiths from the political process.” Read more from me and @rachelklaser :

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NEW: My colleague Holly Hollman just published an op-ed in @TIME explaining our opposition to public school chaplain programs. "Families and faith communities, not the government, should direct the spiritual development of children." Read it here:

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NEW: More than 100 Texas chaplains sent a letter today to school board members across the state urging them to reject public school chaplain programs. #TXLege #FaithFreedomTX Read more >>

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Christian nationalism has long been a threat to American democracy. But MTG's embrace of the "Christian nationalist" label is new and deeply troubling. I believe Christians have a special responsibility to speak up now. My latest via @CNNOpinion

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Some personal and professional news! I'm honored to be @RepHuffman 's guest at the State of the Union Address. He is a strong partner in defending religious freedom for ALL and ensuring Christian opposition to #ChristianNationalism is heard in Congress.

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NEW: Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic Amanda Tyler to State of the Union —>

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This is very disturbing. Ignoring what happened on January 6, 2021 robs visitors to the US Capitol of a meaningful learning experience. There are no "both sides" to the Capitol insurrection.

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Official U.S. Capitol tour guides told to only mention Jan. 6 if asked

Official tour guides at the U.S. Capitol have been told to only discuss the events of Jan. 6 if questioned about it by visitors.

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Americans in *every* congressional district have signed our Christians Against #ChristianNationalism statement. Here is the breakdown of our 33,000+ signers by state. Add your name here:

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What is #ChristianNationalism ? Let me walk you through it.

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5/5 If you haven't already, watch the @godcountrymovie trailer. It hits theaters on February 16!

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Featuring prominent Christian voices, GOD & COUNTRY is a new film that charts the alarming rise of Christian Nationalism and its threat to American democracy. In theaters Feb 2024. Visit to learn more.

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👋 Hello from @MSNBC in D.C. I’ll be discussing #ChristianNationalism with @JoyAnnReid tonight at 7 p.m. ET on @thereidout . I hope you’ll tune in!

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The most comprehensive report on #ChristianNationalism and the January 6 attack can be accessed here: We produced it with @FFRF @AndrewLSeidel @AntheaButler @kathsstewart @ndrewwhitehead @profsamperry @JemarTisby .

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Huge crowd outside SCOTUS right now. This is the biggest crowd I’ve seen here on a non-decision and non-argument day since Bush v. Gore.

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I didn’t have this on my bingo card. A fun surprise!

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Good depth. Books. Law degree. Well composed. Love the vase. 10/10 @AmandaTylerBJC

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❤️ Happy #ValentinesDay ❤️ Let's end #ChristianNationalism

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2/5 I'm grateful to @RepHuffman for making it possible to hold the screening at the U.S. Capitol. He has been a remarkable ally in the fight to end #ChristianNationalism . He was one of several members of Congress in attendance last night.

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Ready to March for Democracy with @UniteThePoor and @RevDrBarber !

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I invite you to join us at Christians Against Christian Nationalism and get involved in this growing movement:

Christians Against Christian Nationalism

We believe that Christian nationalism threatens our faith and our country. Join us and stand up to Christian nationalism: read and sign the statement.

www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

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In case you don't know what we're up against, scroll through the replies. This kind of hate doesn't dissuade us. It shows how important the work is. Please consider making a donation to support our work at Christians Against Christian Nationalism here:

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Donate to Don’t let Christian nationalism invade schools

Join me in the national conversation on the dangers of Christian nationalism. I made a gift to support BJC’s work calling out the dangers of this ideology and how it impacts our nation’s schools.

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This is what I told Congress during my expert testimony: “The single greatest threat to religious liberty in the United States today—and thus our reputation as leaders in the fight for religious liberty to the rest of the world— is #ChristianNationalism .”

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Thank you @JoyAnnReid for sharing my congressional testimony with your social media followers. We are organizing Christians Against #ChristianNationalism to oppose this toxic ideology that distorts our faith.

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As a woman, as an American, and as a Christian, I am mourning today’s devastating SCOTUS decision in the Dobbs case. I look with dread at what the future might hold for the health and welfare of women, for our individual rights and liberties and for equality under the law.

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Thank you @RepHuffman for your leadership and for bringing attention in Congress to the urgent threat of Christian nationalism.

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It’s clear from @BJContheHill & @FFRF ’s report: White Christian Nationalism was at the heart of the January 6 insurrection. Members of Congress have a duty to stand against this violent ideology and protect the separation of church and state.

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Christian nationalism conflates political authority with religious authority in ways that are idolatrous and cheapen religion. As a Christian, I find this rhetoric deeply offensive, especially during Holy Week.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA): “Trump is joining some of the most incredible people in history being arrested today. Nelson Mandela was arrested, served time in prison. Jesus! Jesus was arrested and murdered.”

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#ChristianNationalism threatens democracy. If you're a Christian and want to protect democracy, please join us at Christians Against Christian Nationalism:

Christians Against Christian Nationalism

We believe that Christian nationalism threatens our faith and our country. Join us and stand up to Christian nationalism: read and sign the statement.

www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

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Republicans’ new Speaker, Mike Johnson: “We don’t live in a democracy,” we live in a “biblical” republic.

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Public schools should be free from religious indoctrination. Religious instruction is best left to houses of worship, other religious institutions and families.

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🧵🧵Supporters of a bill to put unlicensed chaplains in Texas schools have dismissed concerns about potential evangelism. But a key backer has for decades led a group that touted its ability to spread the Gospel in schools. w/ @brianlopeztx #txlege

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The United States of America has no official religion. Join our growing movement at Christians Against Christian Nationalism:

Christians Against Christian Nationalism

We believe that Christian nationalism threatens our faith and our country. Join us and stand up to Christian nationalism: read and sign the statement.

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Trump says he will prevent immigrants who “don’t like our religion” from entering the United States

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Powerful work by @FaithFlorida : “more than 260 religious institutions have filled out a pledge to teach Black history. And it isn’t just Black congregations responding: There also are synagogues, Catholic churches and mosques.”

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After Florida restricts Black history, churches step up to teach it

More than 260 houses of worship have signed onto the effort. “We don’t want to whitewash anything,” one organizer says. “We want to tell the truth.”

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Christian nationalism is profoundly anti-democratic. New column from @EJDionne shows how Putin is using fundamentalist religious language to pander to GOP, which seems more and more willing to choose authoritarian theocracy over liberal democracy. This should frighten us all.

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Here’s a scoop for you: Vladimir Putin is sounding like someone who wants to enter the 2024 Republican presidential primaries. He keeps firing heat-seeking verbal missiles into our culture wars. And he invokes God to defend ungodly aggression. My column

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The government shouldn’t tell us how, where or when to pray. The #NationalDayOfPrayer is misguided and unnecessary.

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"We have a particular obligation to speak out when the person second in line to the presidency is a Baptist and spreading a pseudo-history of the American founding to advance #ChristianNationalism ." New from @BJContheHill 's Jennifer Hawks in @baptist_news :

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Speaker Mike Johnson betrays core Baptist value

It didn’t take long for Baptists who care about religious liberty to learn just how far astray Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House, has drifted from our traditional support for church-state...

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Because myths like the divine inspiration of the U.S. Constitution just further the ideology of Christian nationalism, one of the drivers and intensifiers of the events of January 6th. Read more here:

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The Bible is not a prop. A church is not a photo backdrop. Trump's version of Christianity provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation. My fellow Christians who feel the same: join us in denouncing #Christiannationalism .

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We believe that Christian nationalism threatens our faith and our country. Join us and stand up to Christian nationalism: read and sign the statement.

www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

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I spoke to @Newsweek about our opposition to the ReAwaken America tour stop at a Trump resort: "We are here to say to the millions of Christians across this country who are likewise horrified and angry about #ChristianNationalism – you are not alone."

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Christian groups confront pro-Trump rally with this quote from Jesus

Several Christian organizations raised concerns about the ReAwaken America Tour's embrace of "Christian nationalism."

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NEW: I just published an op-ed for @CNN detailing why I oppose the push for public school chaplains in Texas as… 🇺🇸 a constitutional lawyer ✝️ a Baptist leader 🏫 the parent of a kid in a Texas elementary school.

Opinion: New Texas law deprives families of religious liberty rights | CNN

Amanda Tyler writes that thew Texas law that allows public schools to replace counselors with chaplains and to use funds earmarked for school safety and mental health to pay them is a betrayal of...

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God and Country is out today! I was honored to host the first screening of the film last month at the U.S. Capitol. I encourage you to look up showtimes in your area.

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Faith leaders tell us that Christian Nationalism is not only a threat to Democracy, but to Christianity itself. God and Country opens nationally in theaters today. If you’re in LA, join director Dan Partland at the Landmark theatre for a screening and Q&A.

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3/5 The Washington Post's @mboorstein was at the screening as well. She published this story about the film, which includes a Q&A with Reiner and Partland.

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‘God & Country’ film spotlights Christian nationalism’s threat to democracy

“God & Country,” a new documentary produced by Rob Reiner, spotlights the dangers of Christian nationalism.

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4/5 Many of our partners are featured in the film, including @sr_simone @RevDrBarber @kkdumez @kathsstewart @AndrewLSeidel @RevRobSchenck1 @AntheaButler @pagitt @JemarTisby @ndrewwhitehead + more. I saw many more in the room last night and am grateful for our partnership.

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Our work in Texas confronting #ChristianNationalism in the form of putting "chaplains" in public schools made the Washington Post! We're grateful to be in this fight for religious freedom with legislators like @jamestalarico . #FaithFreedomTX

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More than 100 chaplains urge Texas school boards not to hire chaplains

Scores of chaplains signed a letter urging Texas school boards not to hire chaplains instead of counselors.

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#ChristianNationalism helped fuel the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, uniting disparate actors and infusing their political cause with religious fervor. My congressional testimony was based on the report @BJContheHill published with @FFRF :

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You can watch my opening statement here:

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I testified before Congress this morning that “ #ChristianNationalism often overlaps with and provides cover for white supremacy and racial subjugation.” Thank you @RepRaskin for the chance to highlight the work of Christians Against Christian Nationalism.

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We decided to base our first Christians Against #ChristianNationalism field organizer in North Texas because the threat is large here, but we also have strong partnerships. Lisa spoke with @joy_ashford of @dallasnews about getting started in the role >>

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Anti-Christian nationalism group’s first-ever field organizer is based in North Texas

Christians Against Christian Nationalism, a group that fights a religious ideology seen by many as a growing threat in America, recently selected Lisa Jacob...

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Today is my birthday, but the work never stops! Excited to be here at @BrookingsGov to listen to a discussion on #ChristianNationalism with @robertpjones @kkdumez @JemarTisby @EJDionne @MelissaDeckman @Peter_Wehner & @BillGalston

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Oklahoma’s lawyer speaking the truth here: funding private religious schools with public dollars violates core legal principles protecting religious freedom for all.

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It’s extremely disappointing that board members violated their oath in order to fund religious schools with our tax dollars. In doing so, these members have exposed themselves and the State to potential legal action that could be costly.

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We mourn the loss of Sandra Day O’Connor and remember her strong defense of church-state separation. In a 2005 case striking down a Ten Commandments display on government property, she wrote this:

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Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, has died. She was 93 years old.

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What's the difference between a Christian and a Christian nationalist? I’m grateful to see the Houston @Chron cover our latest episode of Respecting Religion on what is—and isn’t—an example of #ChristianNationalism .

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What's the difference between Christians and Christian nationalists?

Texas relgious leader Amanda Tyler fields questions about flags and faith on her latest...

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As I watch the #January6thCommitteeHearings , this is what I will listen for. We won't have a full picture of what happened without a thorough accounting of how Christian nationalism united the various actors and intensified their attack. My latest for @RNS

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Jan. 6 committee must address Christian nationalism

(RNS) — The hearings in Congress provide an opportunity for the public to see Christian nationalism for what it is.

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Thank you @JohnAvlon for providing a powerful #RealityCheck on #ChristianNationalism . I'm grateful for the opportunity to discuss our work at @BJContheHill organizing the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign with the @CNN audience.

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Baptist leader speaks out: ‘Christian nationalism is not Christianity’ | CNN

The United States is seeing the rise of Christian nationalism and how it’s deeply impacting today’s political climate, especially with the far-right. Amanda Tyler, the executive director of the...

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Thank you @VeraMBergen for your investigative reporting of violent extremism and for highlighting how a growing movement of Christians Against Christian Nationalism is committed to countering it. @TIME

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Why a Group of Christians Is Fighting the Growing Threat of Christian Nationalism

This is “a high-tide moment for Christian nationalism in our time," says Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.

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We are speaking out as Baptists against this legislation because it violates religious liberty.

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Texas Republicans are trying to force public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom. I told the bill author: “This bill is not only un-constitutional and un-American, it’s deeply un-Christian.” #txlege

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We cannot allow Christian nationalism to be normalized. We must continue to speak out against this ideology as un-American and against the teachings of Christ.

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Just dropped on Amazon Sept 5th. A “How-To” #ChristianNationalism book written by the right-wing, anti-Semitic founder of Gab. Ranked #15 on Amazon this morning and already has 160 reviews. Blurb on the back cover by Doug Wilson. These people aren’t hiding their goals.

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A year ago the Christians Against #ChristianNationalism campaign launched to take a stand against #ChristianNationalism as a distortion of our faith and a threat to #FaithFreedomForAll . This work is as vital now as ever--join me and add your name at

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Forcing public schools to display the Ten Commandments violates religious liberty. The government should not be in the position of making religious decisions. As Baptists, we reject this effort because of our theological convictions and our commitment to the First Amendment.

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1/3 I spoke with @CBS_Herridge about the role of Christian nationalism in the January 6 insurrection.

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So far at the #January6thHearings , Greg Jacob, Rusty Bowers & Liz Cheney have talked about the Constitution as "divinely inspired." Let's hope for less of this rhetoric in upcoming hearings, especially when #ChristianNationalism helped drive and intensify the January 6th attack.

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✅ Freethought Caucus Co-Chair ✅ Baptist religious freedom advocate 🇺🇸 On our way to #SOTU !

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@bobsmietana Neither. There was no liturgy, just assembly-line dunking.

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I’m excited to be on @WagnerTonight to discuss #ChristianNationalism and the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol with guest host @AliciaMenendez . Tune in at 9 p.m. ET tonight on @MSNBC !

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I had the patriotic honor today of witnessing 15 #NewUSCitizen take the Oath of Allegiance. The @WhiteHouse sent a powerful signal holding this ceremony as part of Religious Freedom Day: we are emphatically not a Christian nation but a religious freedom nation. @melissarogers

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Thank you @Principles_1st for the invitation to speak about the institutions of church and state today at your annual conference. It is critical that we come together to push back against authoritarianism and Christian nationalism at this critical moment.

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“We’re at a critical time where we cannot normalize #ChristianNationalism , but we must normalize speaking out against it.” — @AmandaTylerBJC at the @Principles_1st Summit. #PrinciplesFirst

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I'm so grateful for this team (and more not pictured!) who helped me prepare for today's hearing. Fantastic team effort @BJContheHill !

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Six of our DC-based staff were in the hearing room to show our support for @AmandaTylerBJC !

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Celebrating my 6th anniversary of leading @BJContheHill today, excited about plans for 2023 to expand our advocacy around #FaithFreedomForAll and Christians Against Christian Nationalism, and grateful for the many partners and friends that make this work so rewarding.

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Thank you @rachelklaser for highlighting Christian opposition to #ChristianNationalism . Our team at BJC is grateful to partner with @americansunited and so many other groups (religious and not!) defending religious freedom for ALL!

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To all the Christians fighting Christian Nationalism: Thank you!

Fighting White Christian Nationalism will take all of us and a variety of approaches, and Christians playing a leadership role is an effective one.

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