Christian nationalist pastors are expanding influence and promoting hateful doctrines
A new report finds that a growing network of Christian nationalist pastors and online influencers in the U.S. are openly espousing racist and antisemitic ideas.
Research released this one outlet documents a surge in Christian nationalist leaders who blend evangelical language with extremist ideology. Michael Spangler, despite a respectable appearance, has made statements condemning Jews as "enemies of God," while Dale Partridge, a former lifestyle blogger turned pastor, now calls for a predominantly white America and the deportation of millions of immigrants. The report also links the shift to Turning Point USA, where Jonah Scott observed a post-Kirk move toward overt Christian governance of the campus chapter.
Other pastors such as Joel Webbon and Joshua Haymes are cited for barring Black families from their congregations. Collectively, these figures use religious framing to promote segregationist, antisemitic, and misogynist positions, signaling an alarming rise in hate-filled Christian nationalism.
Why it matters
The spread of extremist religious rhetoric threatens social cohesion and could influence political movements.
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