“One Nation under…?” Nationalisms of the Religions of the World

On February 28, 2024, the Public Religion Research Institute’s survey revealed co-relations between Christian nationalists and support for former President Donald Trump. A homogenizing nationalism is alive and well in the American “melting pot” and is not restricted to certain regimes abroad. The phenomenon of nationalism paired with an interest in militarism empowered by religious adherence is hardly new, however. This roundtable session will reflect upon instances of nationalism—historical and contemporary—that are supported by religious faith and practice in religions of the world from North Africa, South Asia, and China. The presenters may only briefly reference Christianity in order to leave time for Christian reflection by the audience.