American Christian Nationalists Least Want to Wear Masks and Social Distancing

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Los nacionalistas cristianos estadounidenses son los que menos quieren usar mascarilla y distanciamiento social

Researchers have defined Christian nationalism as 'an ideology that idealizes and advocates a fusion of American civic life with a particular type of Christian identity and culture.'

The results of a recent study showed that Christian nationalism was the main predictor of Americans behaving recklessly in the face of COVID-19, being reluctant to wear masks or establish social distancing.

The psychological reasons

Results have suggested that religious Americans, particularly white evangelicals, are less likely to practice precautionary measures such as mask-wearing and social distancing. But Looking at general religious attitudes only gives part of the picture.

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Christian nationalism is generally characterized by being fundamentalist and supportive of ultra-conservative ideals, according to researchers. The ideology includes several key components:

  • Skepticism towards science and scientists
  • The belief that Americans are God's chosen and protected people
  • Distrust of the media
  • Commitment to President Donald Trump

The logical conclusion of this kind of thinking is: America can save itself not through precautionary measures, such as wearing masks, but through devotion to God. Furthermore, it is logical that Christian nationalists trust the media and scientists less, since these sources are generally not concerned with promoting a conservative, religious worldview.


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American Christian Nationalists Least Want to Wear Masks and Social Distancing

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Sergio Parra

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