Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020356
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1940s-2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, Kristin Kobes Du Mez explores how white evangelicals in America have embraced militant masculinity and a politicized gospel over the past century, influencing the nation’s political and cultural landscape, particularly through the symbolic figures of Jesus and John Wayne.
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Kristin Kobes Du Mez's Jesus and John Wayne delivers a deeply researched critique of American evangelicalism, highlighting the entwinement of religion and politics. While praised for its insightful analysis and engaging prose, some critics argue it oversimplifies complex histories. Overall, it's a thought-provoking exploration of faith's evolution in the modern era.
Who Should Read Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation?
Readers interested in Jesus and John Wayne would likely appreciate works like The Immoral Majority by Ben Howe. These readers are typically engaged with contemporary religious, political, and cultural analyses, particularly how faith intertwines with nationalism and identity.
37,889 ratings
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356
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1940s-2010s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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