UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab

Studying the contested moral + cultural foundations of democratic life. NEW: Pluralist Resistance to Christian Nationalism. Directed by @RuthBraunstein @UConn

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Did you hear the news? We are thrilled to share that we have received a $300,000 grant from @HLuceFdn to continue and expand our work Mapping the Pluralist Resistance against #ChristianNationalism!

@RuthBraunstein talked with UConn Today, check it out 👇
https://t.co/T83dU1bOFF

[UConn @UConn]

With funding from @HLuceFdn, associate professor of sociology Ruth Braunstein is digitally documenting resistance to Christian nationalism – while also allowing users to explore the digital database and learn more about individual efforts. https://t.co/A7xJSFWNWx

[Henry Luce Foundation @HLuceFdn]

What is Christian Nationalism? How can it be dangerous? And how prevalent is it, really?

To answer these questions (and more!), two grantees, PRRIPoll & @USDemocracyLab @UConn partnered to research Christian Nationalism in America.

Read the report: https://t.co/VZCDclRKSv

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Bottom line: Resistance to Christian nationalism was never about one election. With insights from @AmandaTylerBJC @BJContheHill @robertpjones @PRRIpoll @NathanEmpsall @FaithfulAmerica @Sojourners

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

A must read for those wondering what is next for the resistance against Christian Nationalism: https://t.co/u3xy2lcUDw

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

A must read for those wondering what is next for the resistance against Christian Nationalism: https://t.co/u3xy2lcUDw

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Meanwhile, the Nuns on the Bus just completed a cross-country bus tour calling on "Catholics and people of goodwill to be multi-issue voters for the common good" and for "an inclusive, multiracial, multi-faith democracy." #pluralistresistance https://t.co/KmSzAvImRz

[NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice @NETWORKLobby]

A vote is a prayer for the world we want to see. 🌎 🕊️

Let your ballot be a prayer for justice, compassion, and a future for EVERYONE. Vote early, vote with purpose.

#VoteOurFuture #MultiIssueVoter #NunsOnTheBusAndFriends

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

This Election Season, groups resisting Christian Nationalism are hopping on buses and encouraging people to vote for candidates and policies that support pluralism and democracy. Up first, check out @intrfthalliance The Vote Is Sacred tour. #pluralistresistance (h/t @GuthrieGF)

[Michael R. Fisher Jr. @mrfisherjr]

Looking forward to this important conversation tomorrow about resisting Christian Nationalism.

Join the discussion!!

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Join us for a conversation about Americans' resistance to Christian nationalism hosted by PRRI and @USDemocracyLab. Happening tomorrow Wednesday, October 30 at Noon Eastern. Sign up here: https://t.co/4TYgOrE38G

[Interfaith Alliance @intrfthalliance]

“Our only sacred task is to show up everyday and play our part in the labor, to dream of a country that is a true multi-racial democracy, the nation still waiting to be born.” -Valarie Kaur

https://t.co/XFJmAUD3X5

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Live shot of us updating our Pluralist Resistance Syllabus to include this new book by @AmandaTylerBJC, a leader on the front lines of the resistance against Christian Nationalism. Check out our syllabus here: https://t.co/gyXft7Qqr4

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

For anyone interested in a fresh take on the history of "religious liberty" protections, check out this Black Religious Liberty Curriculum from @LawRtsReligion, featuring an amazing line up of scholars.

[LRRP is @LawRightsReligion.bsky.social @LawRtsReligion]

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Black Religious Liberty Curriculum – it launches in two weeks, on September 24th!

Head to our new website to learn more: https://t.co/JRS19TBcam

[Katherine Franke @ProfKFranke]

White christian nationalists wanna claim religious liberty rights for only them. But there is a long history of religious liberty supporting Black freedom. Check out the @LawRtsReligion Black Religious Liberty Curriculum, launches next Tues! Watch trailer: https://t.co/66yxRJtHFg

[Heath Druzin @HDruzin]

Check out the podcast series hundreds of thousands have downloaded. Extremely American takes you inside far-right movements trying to radically remake America. Season 2 is dropping episodes now, giving listeners an in-depth look at Christian nationalism. https://t.co/2RbXawIE0Q

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

“The rebuttal receives comparatively little attention, which legitimizes #ChristianNationalism and makes diverse, interfaith, and pluralist Christian communities… difficult to locate”👀

From our recap of @RuthBraunstein’s interview with @faithleadership
https://t.co/5zdYNyYDKY

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

From this week’s round-up 👀

[Sojourners @Sojourners]

Read more from scholars, pastors, and activists on hopeful action to undo the heretical belief system of Christian nationalism. https://t.co/gqYiwGlsiH

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Use the link at the top of this 🧵 for the full slate of news 📰

The Weekly Roundup is a student-led initiative of @USDemocracyLab highlighting the latest news about #ChristianNationalism and resistance to it.

Check out our previous round-up👇

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

#ICYMI This week, the Meanings’ team followed stories on Christian resistance against Christian Nationalism and more 🗞 Here’s the latest on #ChristianNationalism!

Check it out👇
https://t.co/dy4fSzRMao

#Democracy #Pluralism

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

#ICYMI picking up from last week, the Meanings’ team followed stories on Christian resistance against Christian Nationalism and more 🗞 Here’s the latest on #ChristianNationalism!

Check it out👇
https://t.co/k5gUTkWDVy

#Democracy #Pluralism

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Listen to expert and author @AmandaTylerBJC on @wortradio on how Christians can and are standing up to #ChristianNationalism 🎧
https://t.co/M9QCkMOH4R

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

Get news and insights from experts, authors, community leaders, organizations, and more to help you stay informed!

If you’re involved in resistance work, reply below or tag us in a post highlighting your work. We’d love to add you!
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Last week, we shared 3 books from our Pluralist Resistance Syllabus! Here’s 3 more 📚Have a suggestion? Check out the full syllabus and let us know👇
https://t.co/9bGKsdPRK1

#ChristianNationalism #Democracy #Pluralism #BookTwitter

[UConn Meanings of Democracy Lab @USDemocracyLab]

After @PRRIpoll’s new census data on the American religious landscape dropped, you need to check out these releases—all from within last year! @robertpjones’ The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy, @MichaelRWear’s The Spirit of Our Politics, and @sarahmccammon’s The Exvangelicals🔖