Christian Nationalism is Built on LIES!!
A Video Review of
The Christian Past That Wasn’t: Debunking the Christian Nationalist Myths That Hijack History
Warren Throckmorton
Hardcover: Broadleaf Books, 2026
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Video description:
America as a “Christian Nation,” the pilgrims made a “covenant” with God, George Washington prayed at Valley Forge, Ben Franklin called for prayer at the Constitutional Convention, the founding documents are based on biblical principles, and the founders envisioned Protestants in power for America’s future. These are all ideas that prop up talking points in right wing media and politics today, and they are all FALSE! Warren Throckmorton takes great care, and careful research, to demonstrate the historical falsehoods behind these narratives, and even speculates as to why they are so powerful, in his new book. Here’s what I thought of it…
00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – What This Book is Doing
05:23 – What This Book Does Well
12:29 – What This Book Could Do Better
15:06 – Reading Recommendation Verdict
Joel Wentz
Joel Wentz is currently the Executive Pastor at Missio Dei Church in Portland, Maine. He previously served in college campus ministry with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. In addition to reading and writing, his passions include tabletop gaming, music, and coffee. His favorite book genres are epic fantasy and epic theology. He lives in Portland, Maine with his wife and son, and his personal writing and podcast are at: joelwentz.com
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