Michelle Goldberg’s talk on “The Rise of Christian Nationalism” digs into how Christian nationalism is reshaping politics in the United States and beyond. She explains that this movement isn’t just about faith — but power, with its followers pushing for a society where Christian doctrine dictates law. Goldberg links Christian nationalism to political extremism and discusses how figures like Donald Trump helped elevate this movement. She warns of the dangers it poses to democracy, with religiously motivated groups pushing for control over every sector of society.
Michelle Goldberg is an opinion columnist at the New York Times since 2017 who writes about politics and culture. Her work has appeared in the New Yorker, the Washington Post, the Nation, the New Republic and Slate. Her 2006 book, “Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism,” was an early warning call.
