Trump’s Bible-Reading Verse Sparks Christian-Nationalist Narrative
TL;DR
A Religion News Service opinion column argues that Trump’s selection of 2 Chronicles 7:14 for the 'America Reads the Bible' project is a deliberate move to align him with Christian nationalist aims, highlighting how the verse has been used to promote a 'God and country' agenda, while noting Trump’s sparse church attendance undermines claims of national revival.
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