Donald Trump’s second term will empower the White Christian nationalist movement, says scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez, author of “Jesus and John Wayne.” “It will transform our government,” she says.

“I still think we’re a Christian nation,” he said ... Bless the USA”— which was inspired by Elvis’ “American Trilogy” of patriotic songs — will likely remain popular even ...

To many people, declaring America a Christian nation may seem harmless. And it’s important to distinguish Christian nationalists from patriotic Christians who have a more inclusive view of what ...