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A ‘Nonconforming Minority’ Can Defeat Christian Nationalism

In his newest book, Jim Wallis addresses what far too many white pastors ignore: nationalism in the church and autocracy in politics.

Hats with the slogan 'Make America Pray Again' are displayed at the 2024 National Religious Broadcasters Association International Christian Media Convention where former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gave an address on Feb.22, 2024. REUTERS/Seth Herald

Jim Wallis is one of the faith leaders who keenly understands the threat of growing nationalism in the church and autocracy in our politics — and the role that Christians must play in stopping it. In his newest book, The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy, he aims to inspire and equip “all who can be persuaded to resist and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and political autocracy.”

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