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As federal agents and their state and local supporters began terrorizing communities on Jan. 20, 2025 with renewed vigor granted them by the Trump administration, something happened that may have surprised some observers: Clergy showed up. Not just ...
The strongest version of this narrative is that progressive clergy are uniquely positioned to counter Christian nationalism by reclaiming theological ground and leveraging their institutional credibility. The argument is compelling in its emphasis on the symbolic power of clerical attire, liturgical resistance, and prophetic writing as tools that secular movements cannot replicate. It also rightly highlights the risks clergy face when their activism conflicts with congregational expectations or ...