Anthea Butler is a professor of religious studies and Africana studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Her most recent book is 'White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.'
Eric Adams, the Democratic mayor of New York who often sounds like a Republican, has often referred to his relationship with God, especially when he’s in trouble. A recent example is a conversation he had with Radio Vision Cristiania last week, when he said, “I am mayor because God gave me the authority to be mayor, and he placed in the hearts of the voters to give me that authority.” Also last week, newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.
If God chose Trump, then why isn’t he president? Couple dominionism with the rise in Christian nationalism and you have a dangerous combination of religious belief with nationalism that politicians will certainly exploit in the 2024 election cycle. Expect to hear a lot of God talk from politicians, because God doesn’t talk to the press, and he is unavailable for comment.
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