Others, like Mr. Mastriano, are running competitive races, while most have long-shot campaigns and are unlikely to survive primary races. Mr. Mastriano also said, “My campaign has no place for hate, bigotry and intolerance.” Asked in an email to explain his views and thoughts on representing non-Christians in Pennsylvania, Mr. Mastriano did not respond. The fight over Christian power in America has a centuries-long history, dating to the country’s origins, and it is again in sharp relief as the makeup of the nation shifts. Since the Jan. 6 attack, which blended extremism and religious fervor, the term “Christian nationalism” is often used broadly to refer to the general mixing of American and white Christian identities. The post The Far-Right Christian Quest for Power: ‘We Are Seeing Them Emboldened’ appeared first on New York Times.
