No mere political rallyĪs I’ve studied these images and videos, what has jarred me the most is the sheer number of insurrectionists who are seen passionately praying to and worshiping Jesus as they violently lay siege to the heart of American democracy (a siege inspired by conspiracies of a stolen election). One Catholic priest even performed an exorcism inside the Capitol to thwart a satanic figure who is allegedly influencing progressive members of Congress. While the Trump administration billed the event as a “Save America Rally,” attendees showed up with Bibles, “Jesus for President” signs, flags emblazoned with “Make America Godly Again,” life-size crosses, placards of a White Jesus adorned with a MAGA hat. Videos and photographs of the spectacle reveal an event more akin to a religious revival than a political rally. 6, 2021, insurrection on the United States Capitol building thrust the influence of Christian nationalism onto the world stage.
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