once we account for Christian nationalism in our statistical models, white Americans who attend church more often, pray more often, and consider religion more important are less likely to prioritize the economy or liberty over the vulnerable. Why is this the case? Because white Christian nationalism is about ethno-traditionalism and protecting the freedoms of a very narrowly defined “us.” Religious commitment, in contrast, can expand what philosopher Peter Singer calls the “circle of empathy,” our ability to put ourselves in others’ shoes.
