Rioting for Resurrection: Masculinity, White Supremacy, and Religion at the U.S. Capitol Insurrection

During the violent storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Trump, religion and religious symbolism were heavily on display. Christian nationalism laden with misogynistic and white supremacist ideas promoted a sense that America was under threat, requiring a violent response by the faithful. This discussion explores the layers of religious identity and ideology supporting the assault that cost five lives and threatened U.S. democratic institutions.