Revealing the ‘False White Gospel’: How evangelical leader Jim Wallis relies on the Bible

Jim Wallis, a former activist who was initially critical of evangelical Christianity, conducted an experiment where he cut out every biblical verse mentioning the poor. This led him to champion social justice issues and challenge White Christian nationalism. His latest book compares Biblical texts to White Christian nationalist beliefs. Wallis emphasizes the need for pastors to speak out against such ideologies, despite potential backlash. He also advocates for proximity and compassion between different groups. He warns of the dangers of White Christian nationalism gaining control of the government and judiciary, drawing parallels to historical dictatorships. Wallis stresses the importance of countercultural minorities in sparking change.

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