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The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy Audiobook
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"Everyone who claims to be 'Christian' or else claims to be upset by 'Christianity' needs to read this book, especially politicians using people's supposed faith for their own ends." —Margaret E. Atwood
"Jim Wallis calls the nation to grow up and he calls us all to fight the love battle to save the soul of America." —From the Foreword by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr.
A major new work by the New York Times bestselling author, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help refound democracy
It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith—specifically the “Christian” in White Christian Nationalism—inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need–to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are oblivious, stuck, and captive to the ideology and idolatry of White Christian Nationalism that is leading us to such great danger. Wallis turns our attention to six iconic texts at the heart of what genuine biblical faith means and what Jesus, in the gospels, has called us to do. It is time to ask anew: do we believe these teachings or not?
This book isn’t only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and even those with no faith at all. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate, and violence for the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. And that must involve all of us–religious or not. Learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America. And more than ever, the words of Jesus ring, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
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“An invaluable book of the modern era, The False White Gospel speaks to the crisis facing America now. It explores the use of religion to instigate hate and violence and how to navigate this abhorrence with your own faith.”
— Barnes&Noble.com
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“Everyone who claims to be ‘Christian’ or else claims to be upset by ‘Christianity’ needs to read this book, especially politicians using people’s supposed faith for their own ends.”
— Margaret EAtwood, # 1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Seaks to the crisis facing America now. It explores the use of religion to instigate hate and violence and how to navigate this abhorrence with your own faith.”
— Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author, academic, and media pundit -
“Jim Wallis wants to understand the divine truths AND how to live them, not just in private but in our daily lives. His faith isn’t the happy-clappy kind―it’s a deeper dive, sometimes in murky waters."
— Bono, composer, musician, and New York Times bestselling author
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A New York Times bestseller
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About Jim Wallis
Jim Wallis is the author of multiple New York Times bestselling books, including God’s Politics. In 2022 and 2023, he was named by Washingtonian magazine as one of the 500 most influential people shaping policy in Washington, DC. He is also the founder of Sojourners. He is Georgetown University’s inaugural holder of the Archbishop Desmond Tutu Chair in Faith and Justice and the director of its new Center on Faith and Justice. He served on President Obama’s first White House Advisory Council on Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
About Jim Wallis
Leon Nixon is a professional actor, playwright, and filmmaker. A Los Angeles native, he has performed in short films, web series, and on stage in dramatic and comedic roles. He is also an improviser and part of the group that appears in the Guinness Book of World Records for Longest Continuous Improv Show.