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Post by ruby on Aug 31, 2020 9:40:47 GMT -5
5 Faith Facts about Pence religionnews.com/2020/08/24/5-faith-facts-on-mike-pence-a-born-again-evangelical-catholic/link"But many others took issue with his remarks, noting that Pence’s fusion of God and country appears to be a nod toward Christian nationalism, which asserts the United States is — or should be — a Christian nation. Political analysts say the idea has been invoked repeatedly by Trump during his 2016 campaign for president and throughout his first term, and has resonated with many conservative Christians who make up his base. It’s also an idea much older than this presidency: Mashups of religion and national identity have cropped up throughout U.S. history, although experts argue that it has emerged with particular fervor under Trump. "
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