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White Christian Nationalism Is the True Culprit For What’s Happening in Minneapolis

OPINION: Many have blamed Christianity on the motivations of far-right wing Americans. But there’s a specific brand of Christianity that drives much of this strife.

By

Rev. Erica Williams

Published

January 28, 2026

Rev. Erica Williams