![]() ![]() She argues that the current brand of Christian nationalism which has come to dominate national politics and family values in recent times, is “more John Wayne than Jesus”. Even if this meant betraying their own moral values.ĭu Mez, an historian at Calvin University, delves into the hypocrisy and disconnect between purported Christian ethics and the rise of sexual abuse, corruption and scandal within the evangelical church. This culminated in the hero worship of Trump who embodied their idea of militant masculinity, as protector and warrior. Du Mez, who is a history professor at Calvin University, has written for many US publications, including the New York Times. Christianity as a lifestyle choice, rather than a life changing encounter. The podcast mentions the book Jesus and John WayneHow White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes Du Mez (published in 2020). ![]() ![]() Mainstream evangelical leaders preached a mutually reinforcing vision of Christian masculinity – of patriarchy and submission, sex and power. Editions for Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation: 1631495739 (Hardcover published in 2020). The author writes of cultural evangelicalism and is absolutely correct. Over several decades, Hollywood’s icons of strong men portrayed by actors like John Wayne and Mel Gibson in Braveheart, transformed core biblical teachings such as loving one’s neighbors and enemies, with a militant battle cry. ![]()
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