Did the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol involve Christian 'heresy' or was it 'apostasy'?

(OPINION) Conservative Christians propose that the final day of Trump’s campaign to overturn President Biden’s Electoral College victory involved religious “heresy” or “apostasy.” A survey by the conservative American Enterprise Institute shows 63% of White evangelicals think Biden’s win was illegitimate, despite the numerous federal and state court rulings that found no evidence for Trump’s claim of a “sacred landslide.” But to what extent were Christians implicated in the Capitol mayhem?

OpinionRichard OstlingFebruary 17, 2021Richard Ostling, Opinion, capitol mob, capitol violence, insurrection Comments

New congressman, a Christian and former Trump doctor, reflects on Capitol riot

'A fight or flight kind of thing kicks in,' Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, says of his Jan. 6 experience.

The Capitol siege recalls past acts of Christian nationalist violence

(OPINION) Perry explores the dangers of fusing the Christian and American identity labels together and how it led Trump to inspire a group of Christian nationalists to cause violence and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

OpinionSamuel PerryJanuary 20, 2021Samuel Perry, capitol mob, capitol violence, Christian NationalismComment

Flags, Faith and Fury: Christian Nationalism On Display In U.S. Capitol Riot

As thousands rallied in Washington to support President Donald Trump’s unproven claim of a stolen election — a protest that turned deadly as an insurrectionist mob stormed the U.S. Capitol — many carried signs and flags linking the Republican political leader to their Christian faith.

The History Behind That Strange Animal Horn At Political Rallies

Of the many Christian flags, insignia and sacred objects seen outside the Capitol Building Jan. 6, there is one that deserves more attention— the shofar, an ancient Jewish instrument traditionally made from a ram’s horn. The shofar has become a common protest tool in some circles, framing political battles as spiritual battles.

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