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2026 Ten Minute Talks Session 1A - Bystrom

When Religion Controls Politics: Conflict

The current growth of the Christian nationalist movement in America advocates for incorporating Christian values into the public sector, highlighting the increasing entanglement of religion in politics.

2026 Ten Minute Talks Session 1A - Bystrom

When Religion Controls Politics: Conflict

Mentor: Oana Godeanu-Kenworthy, Ph.D.

The current growth of the Christian nationalist movement in America advocates for incorporating Christian values into the public sector, highlighting the increasing entanglement of religion in politics. As this occurs, America’s democracy and religious freedom must not be undermined. Examining the rise and fall of religious separation in the United States, I aim to demonstrate the urgent need to safeguard the separation of church and state. This is about the imperative urgency of protecting diversity and ensuring freedom for all in a time when our coveted wall of separation is crumbling.

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