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The Capitol siege recalls past acts of Christian nationalist violence

  • Written by Samuel Perry, Associate professor, Baylor University
The Capitol siege recalls past acts of Christian nationalist violenceSupporters of President Trump put up a cross outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6,Win McNamee/Getty Images

Christian imagery loomed large on Jan. 6 as the “Stop the Steal” rally morphed into a mob siege. A group of Trump supporters prayed around a large wooden cross, and others carried “Jesus saves” signs and yelled...

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