by Jim Wallis
First published 2024
New York Times bestselling author Jim Wallis takes on White Christian Nationalism, exposing how this movement distorts genuine faith to promote white supremacy and autocracy. Wallis calls on believers and non-believers alike to reject this false gospel that endangers democracy. He examines six core biblical texts to show what authentic Christian faith actually demands, particularly the teachings of Jesus in the gospels. The book challenges readers to choose between fear-based politics that spread hate and violence versus a civic faith rooted in love, healing, and hope. Wallis argues that practicing neighbor love in politics becomes essential for democracy's survival in America. He invites people from all faith traditions, including those with no religious beliefs, to join this effort. The work centers on Jesus's promise that truth brings freedom, positioning genuine faith as the antidote to destructive religious nationalism.
Genres: christian, non-fiction, current-affairs, activism, american-history, christian-living
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: civic-faith, social-justice
Setting: New York
Period: 21st-century
286 pages · Hardcover · St. Martin's Essentials
Content warnings: racism