The threat of hell is not at the forefront of today’s Christian Nationalism, but it would be a mistake to overlook it. It’s there quietly beneath the surface, influencing the decisions being made at the highest levels of government. It’s especially scary when you look at devout Baptist Mike Johnson, who became Speaker of the House in 2023. Albert Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, said “For Southern Baptists, it’s like winning the lottery,” about Johnson becoming Speaker.18 Would they be this giddy if Johnson was just going to objectively pass laws and not let his
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