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No, Christian Nationalism Isn’t Just Loving God and Country

No, Christian Nationalism Isn’t Just Loving God and Country

Thursday, March 26, 2026
This week, a new flashpoint in the Christian nationalism debate came after Texas state Rep. James Talarico responded to comments made on a podcast featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s pastor. In a clip that spread online, Pastor Brooks Potteiger appeared to pray that Talarico would be “crucified with Christ,” language Talarico publicly rebuked while framing…