Christina Littlefield

Finally, Christian Nationalism The book has been gearing for its last chapter as one would find in a good novel, when at the end the whole story makes better sense.

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Christian America Again Many of us have spent plenty of time wondering how in the world American evangelicals formed what today is called “Christian nationalism.” A friend refuses to spell it that way and writes “christian” ...

Excited to see Scot McKnight review my book with Richard Hughes. I'm a big fan of his "A Church Called Tov." open.substack.com/pub/scotmckn...

Hegseth endorses one of the most prominent Christian nationalists who has suggested women shouldn't be allowed to vote. Once upon a time this would be a controversy. Nowadays, it's just Tuesday.

At National Prayer Breakfast, Hegseth Says US Soldiers Gain Salvation by Dying for ‘Christian Nation’ While Trump's remarks dominate the headlines about the event, more concerning Christian Nationalist comments came a few minutes later.

This piece on Hegseth's promotion of Christian nationalism at the National Prayer Breakfast deserves amplification. He argued U.S. warriors will find salvation in sacrifice publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-nationa...

A Crisis of Confidence for ICE and Border Patrol as Clashes Escalate

NYT provides important context on morale within ICE and conflict between ICE and Border Patrol agents. Former agent says “reckless push for deportation numbers,” was “putting the public and law enforcement at great risk.” www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/u...

This article — which closes with a series of accounts from Rev. Ingrid, who I also ran into there (and watched get arrested) — does a really good job of rounding up the different pieces that make the community response in Minneapolis so remarkable to witness.

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As James Cone's work showed, Martin Luther King Jr faced multiple death threats and attacks throughout his life. His final sermon in Memphis pointed to this lived reality, that he wouldn't get to the mountain top. And he kept going anyways.

Renee Good was a martyr for her faith, like MLK, say Presbyterians (RNS)— The Presbyterian Office of Public Witness, part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), says Good is part of ‘a sacred lineage of faithful witnesses who have risked and lost their lives in defense of...

I mourn with Good's family, friends & what her loss means for the nation. While faith motivated her actions, just like with Kirk, we should be careful using the word martyr. Good likely didn't expect that her nonviolent protest would lead to her death religionnews.com/2026/01/13/r...

Calling Charlie Kirk a Martyr is Not Exactly a Unifying Message By Paul A. Djupe and Jacob R. Neiheisel On September 10, 2025, activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a Turning Point event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. In our view, all political vi…

Calling Charlie Kirk a Martyr is Not Exactly a Unifying Message religioninpublic.blog/2026/01/09/c... via @Religion_Public Important poll data here/quotes my RNS interview

In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified following...

NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.

They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.

If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...

YouTube video by Christina Littlefield Christian America and the Kingdom of God: overview trailer

Five years ago today. My book with Richard T. Hughes helps explain the white Christian nationalism behind the Jan. 6 attacks youtu.be/ie6RMO61Utw?...

Updating my collection of fun, interactive, narrative or investigative journalism examples for my advanced storytelling class. What stories stood out to you in the last year?

First Turning Point USA conference without Charlie Kirk exposes rifts in Christian right PHOENIX (RNS) — At AmericaFest — where ICE merch is sold beside ‘Jesus Won’ T-shirts — the idea that conservative values are God-ordained may be the biggest unifying factor.

Religion News Service quoted me in a story about TPUSA’s AmFest and linked to my Christian America book with Richard Hughes. I speak about the potential radicalization of calling Kirk a martyr for the Christian faith. religionnews.com/2025/12/20/a...

Calibri’s Run-In With Rubio Wasn’t Its First Controversy

This feels like a 2 a.m. newsroom argument, not something the State Department should be embroiled in www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...

It was published Nov. 18.

Federal Judge Orders Some Texas Schools to Remove Ten Commandment Posters

Judge rules 10 Commandment display law in Texas pushes religion on students, infringing their religious freedom www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...

Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:

NEW: In his first interview since his arrest for protesting outside the Chicago-area ICE facility, @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social tells me he has "bruises all over my body."

Even so, he said, “the cruelty that goes on that facility … must be 100 times worse." religionnews.com/2025/11/15/a...

This pastor fell for a TikTok stunt and sparked a debate on Christian charity An influencer’s test of churches went viral, rewarding the generous and shaming the stingy.

Good write up of a challenging social experiment. wapo.st/448cGf5

Catholic bishops launch new program in defense of migrants At their first business meeting since the Trump administration crackdown began, church leaders resolved to combat the fear they detect among their adherents.

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ACA health care premiums are rising. These 8 Americans showed us how much. Premiums for health insurance sold through the Affordable Care Act are soaring because of the expiration of enhanced subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown.

This shows the impact of rising ACA premiums on specific Americans www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Video: Armed agents drive off with child after detaining her father Federal immigration agents detained a man in Cypress Park whose toddler was strapped into the back seat of his vehicle. Two agents toting weapons climbed into his car and drove off, video showed.

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You know your nation is broken when you see video online that makes you Google for news about "ICE" and "Baby."

Despite Budget Concerns, Three-Quarters of Public Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Including Most Republicans and MAGA Supporters | KFF A new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds more than three-quarters (78%) of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax credits available to people with low and moderate incomes to make th...

Even MAGA supporters want the ACA premium help extended www.kff.org/public-opini...

Opinion | Are We Losing Our Democracy? (Gift Article) Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.

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As a Christian, I hear you. However, White Christian identity is underlying and shaping their nationalism and that's how they self identify. But I agree that it's so hybridized with other ideologies they have warped the faith.

Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...

Excellent, deep dive from @propublica.org into how Christian nationalist Russell Vought is operating as a shadow president to push through his extreme Heritage Project 2025 ideology. www.propublica.org/article/russ...

Trump administration makes misleading case in high-stakes asylum hearing Homeland Security asked a judge to deport a man to Afghanistan, where he expects the Taliban to kill him. The case could affect thousands of asylum seekers.

Amidst all the tragedies happening because of mass deportations, is the administration's targeting of Afghans who helped support the U.S. for deportation and a rejection of their asylum claims. wapo.st/433Qsun

The Roys report covers Pepperdine's appointment of Johnnie Moore

Trump Says He’s Cutting Off Trade Negotiations With Canada

and here's the NYT: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/u...