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Robert P. Jones

@robertpjones.bsky.social
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President and founder of PRRI and NYT bestselling author of Backslide; The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America. Writing at www.redeemingdemocracy.net.

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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
***NEW REPORT*** Using a large (23,000 people) national survey collected in 2026 by @kettering.org & @gallup.com, I wrote this expansive report on Christian nationalism and Americans' views of democracy. As we head toward Nov., this report shows us what is at stake. kettering.org/christian-na...
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Christian Nationalism and the State of American Democracy in 2026
What do Christian nationalists mean by "democracy"? New Democracy for All Project survey data reveals competing visions of power, citizenship, and democratic values.
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PRRI @prri.org · 07/10/2026
@robertpjones.bsky.social is on @wunc.org discussing his new book, Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. Listen to the full conversation:
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'We have to believe what we're seeing and not look away.' Author explores religious reckoning in the name of democracy
Robert P. Jones, founder of Public Religion Research Institute, talks to Jeff Tiberii about his new book, Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy.
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Holly Berkley Fletcher @hollybfletcher.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This piece was inspired by @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @robertpjones.bsky.social new books and argues for a messaging strategy tailored specifically to white evangelicals, probably the most influential bloc in our politics and 1/3 of Trump's coalition. www.liberalcurrents.com/you-cant-run...
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You Can't Run From Christian Nationalism
White evangelicals are the single most influential voting bloc in American politics. They cannot be ignored.
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sharing this conversation with David Smith at @theguardian.com about my new book BACKSLIDE. His question: When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi party? In BACKSLIDE, I go there--and bring the receipts. open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era?
I thought long and hard about this question while writing my new book BACKSLIDE.
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Barbara Kaskosz @kaskosz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“This is our 1933,” writes Robert P. Jones in his new book “Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy”. When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? Jones says: now. @robertpjones.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sharing this conversation with David Smith at @theguardian.com about my new book BACKSLIDE. His question: When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi party? In BACKSLIDE, I go there--and bring the receipts. open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era?
I thought long and hard about this question while writing my new book BACKSLIDE.
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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
@robertpjones.bsky.social argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy “This is our 1933,” he writes.
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Jackie🇬🇧(Fewmin' Northerner)TAX THE RICH - FEED THE POOR 🇬🇧 @jackiesimm.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o... Very timely article in the Guardian by @robertpjones.bsky.social .
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When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: now
Robert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy
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PRRI @prri.org · 03/10/2026
“Despite the alarming trajectory detailed in Backslide, Jones resists total pessimism.” New interview with PRRI President and Founder @robertpjones.bsky.social from @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/o...
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When is the right time to compare US politics to the Nazi era? This expert on Christian nationalism says: now
Robert P Jones argues that declining white Christian influence has fuelled an alliance with Trump, and warns it is reshaping US democracy
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The Sacred Slope @thesacredslope.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Talking to @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social about "A Beautiful Year" & about one of my fav pods, The Convocation Unscripted w/@kkdumez.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social & @jemartisby.bsky.social Ep coming soon to The Sacred Slope! bookshop.org/shop/thesacr... #christianity #deconstruction
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The Ken Harbaugh Show @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Bible has been used to justify slavery, conquest, and patriarchy, from Romans to Ephesians to Timothy. MAGA critics say they're just being literal. So how do you answer them? A hard interview question. Watch full video here: thekenharbaughshow.substack.com/p/the-gospel...
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The Ken Harbaugh Show @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The claim sounds extreme until you see the data. Christian nationalism now defines most of the Republican Party, replicated across dozens of studies. At its core: America as a promised land, not a democracy. Watch full video here: thekenharbaughshow.substack.com/p/the-gospel...
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Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Who is resisting Christian Nationalism? Check out this new report from @prri.org & @snfagora.bsky.social's Meanings and Democracy Lab. State legislatures & religious diversity shape CN resistance across all 50 states prri.org/research/res... @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social
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Resistance to Christian Nationalism in All 50 States: A PRRI-Meanings of Democracy Lab Report
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Charlotte Johnson @revcharjohnson.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Some parishioners and I got to hear Robby talk about his new book tonight and we walked away challenged in a powerful way. I see a book study in our future.... And personally, i realize there are some hard conversations I need to have quite soon. ⚓️
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PRRI @prri.org · 21/09/2026
“This has been very quickly transposed from an economic or political issue to a moral issue,” @robertpjones.bsky.social explains. The issue of AI has united denominations and faith traditions that often disagree in political debates. Read more:
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What would Jesus do about data centers? Pastors take the debate to pulpits
Some pastors have embraced AI, but others worry that the giant data centers powering the computing boom could unleash harm on the environment and their communities.
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John Hawthorne @jwhawthorne.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Thought on @robertpjones.bsky.social’s Backslide: Christianity’s failure to meet the current moment substack.com/@johnhawthor...
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Backslide: Christianity’s failure to meet the current moment
Robert P. Jones’ new book on Religion and Democracy
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Straight-up extortion seems like a losing political strategy
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Christa Brown @christabrown.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
"Why would there need to be a theological project to undermine empathy? Because they are in the process of implementing an authoritarian agenda that is absolutely going to depend on people turning a blind eye to the political violence that they are already unleashing." - @robertpjones.bsky.social
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
To read more, my just published book BACKSLIDE is here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Great to be on @thekenharbaughshow.bsky.social to talk about my new book BACKSLIDE, which documents how democratic backsliding in the US was aided and abetted by an apostate movement within white Christianity. youtu.be/Vtf6c1LkES0?...
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Trump’s CULT Movement Just CROSSED A LINE…
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
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Andrew Rogers @asr-cascadian.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
What a great day! Long-awaited new titles by @bradleyonishi.bsky.social and @kkdumez.bsky.social have landed to join @robertpjones.bsky.social's, which got here a day or two ago. No less critical, @adriandaub.bsky.social , @js-tan.bsky.social and Clarissa Redwine are here to disassemble tech. 📚
A photo of "Live, Love, Laugh" by KK du Mez, "American Caesar" by Brad Onishi, "Backslide" by Robert Jones, "Against Tech Oligarchy" by JS Tan and Clarissa Redwine, and "What Tech Calls Governing" by Adrian Daub, all on my desk.
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Jonathan Morgan @jonathanmorgan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Finished the chapter titled "Apostasy" in @robertpjones.bsky.social's newest book this morning. Between the mountain of data he provides & this report, its impossible to argue that white evangelicalism isn't a complete abandonment of the gospel of Jesus Christ
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DHS report: Alligator Alcatraz detainees were kept in phone booth-sized outdoor cages
A new report from the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General found that some immigration detainees at the now-shuttered Alligator Alcatraz facility were confined to outdoor cages…
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PRRI @prri.org · 14/09/2026
@robertpjones.bsky.social explains that as VP JD Vance begins positioning himself for a potential 2028 presidential run, his appeal to Christian values is underpinned by demographic factors that show self-identified Republicans to be “more than two-thirds white and Christian.” Read more:
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JD Vance’s Catholicism could be at odds with Maga evangelicals in 2028
Vice-president wears religion on his sleeve but winding spiritual path could alienate evangelicals and conservative Catholics
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sharing this hot off the press conversation with historian @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social about my new book BACKSLIDE, and what happens when Christian faith turns on democracy. www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/when-faith...
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When Faith Turns on Democracy: Live with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Robert P. Jones
A recording from Robert P. Jones and Ruth Ben-Ghiat's live video
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sharing the new double feature interview. @anandwrites.bsky.social interviews me about BACKSLIDE and @jacobweisberg.bsky.social about Profiles in Cowardice. In the post, I show why these new books are a good read together. open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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How We Might Avoid Future Regret
A recording from Robert P. Jones and Anand Giridharadas's live video
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thanks so much, @jenrubin.bsky.social and @contrariannews.org for this conversation about the themes in my new book, BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. Just published this week and available here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump's call to abandon democracy in the name of God--this is one of the central themes of my new book BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump's call to abandon democracy in the name of God--this is one of the central themes of my new book BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 12/09/2026
Trump says united Ireland ‘inevitable’ and ‘a very cool thing’ ft.trib.al/sFDBW73
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Trump says united Ireland ‘inevitable’ and ‘a very cool thing’
Off-the-cuff remarks from US president during a visit to Ireland anger pro-UK parties
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 11/09/2026
Trump’s call for his followers to abandon democracy in the name of God is not something we should take lightly. @jenrubin.bsky.social @robertpjones.bsky.social @prri.org
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Dr. Ruth Marshall is still kicking against the pricks @wtfis2bdone.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Faith was only pro-democracy insofar as it enabled the freedom to proselytize and practice. Beyond that, 'freedom of religion' has never meant 'freedom IN religion'. Freedom to choose your submission is not the same as democratic freedom. Christian political theologies are not 'democratic'.
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 11/09/2026
Why has such a significant portion of America’s religious population accepted Trump’s claim to Christianity? And why have church leaders embraced it? Robert Jones, President of PRRI, explains in his interview with Jen: @robertpjones.bsky.social @prri.org @jenrubin.bsky.social
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How the Religious Right Is Dragging Democracy Backwards
In his new book, Dr. Robert Jones explains how the country arrived at this state of religious extremism, and what this s
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thanks so much, @jenrubin.bsky.social and @contrariannews.org for this conversation about the themes in my new book, BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. Just published this week and available here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Thanks so much, @jenrubin.bsky.social and @contrariannews.org for this conversation about the themes in my new book, BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy. Just published this week and available here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
bookshop.org
Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Tanya Tussing @tanyatussing.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Great conversations @robertpjones.bsky.social @jacobweisberg.bsky.social @anandwrites.bsky.social What is a compelling, inviting vision of a vibrant, inclusive 21st century America that doesn't threaten white Christians? ...among other interesting, informative topics
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Adam Russell Taylor @revadamtaylor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I’m so excited to read this book. @robertpjones.bsky.social is an outstanding writer and our nation urgently needs his message.
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Jacob Weisberg @jacobweisberg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
My forthcoming book is about what happened in America in 2025, when an elected president tried to rule as a dictator. Pre-order here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/818503...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sharing the new double feature interview. @anandwrites.bsky.social interviews me about BACKSLIDE and @jacobweisberg.bsky.social about Profiles in Cowardice. In the post, I show why these new books are a good read together. open.substack.com/pub/robertpj...
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How We Might Avoid Future Regret
A recording from Robert P. Jones and Anand Giridharadas's live video
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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Great conversation with @thomaszimmer.bsky.social about fighting the far-right in Germany, the rest of the Europe and the United States. newrepublic.com/article/2152...
Thomas Zimmer lamenting hard center-left political parties keep making the same mistakes in Europe and in the United States.
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Sharing this hot off the press conversation with historian @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social about my new book BACKSLIDE, and what happens when Christian faith turns on democracy. www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/when-faith...
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When Faith Turns on Democracy: Live with Ruth Ben-Ghiat and Robert P. Jones
A recording from Robert P. Jones and Ruth Ben-Ghiat's live video
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Really enjoyed this interview with @christianpaz.bsky.social about my new book BACKSLIDE, just published yesterday. I talk about the particular responsibility white Christians have in the Trump/MAGA era, especially ahead of the consequential midterm elections.
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PRRI @prri.org · 09/09/2026
@robertpjones.bsky.social told @christianpaz.bsky.social at @vox.com, "If you take everyone who supports a Christian nationalist worldview, it’s only about 3 in 10 Americans. Now that’s a lot... But it does mean that the country as a whole rejects that worldview by a margin of 2-to-1."
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Gratia Léger @gratialeger.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is worth listening to. The whole thing is really good, but even part of it would be worthwhile. @robertpjones.bsky.social www.redeemingdemocracy.net/p/reclaiming...
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Reclaiming America and Christianity from White Christian Nationalism
A convo about my new book BACKSLIDE with Wajahat Ali.
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Amy Laura Hall @profligategrace.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Dear @robertpjones.bsky.social good to hear you on “Due South” with @wunc.org ♥️ I wrote a book on this too, as a mother and grandmother in NC and as a Methodist clergywoman from TX.
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Grateful. Woke up to find my new book BACKSLIDE is trending on Bookshop and on Amazon is now #1 new release & #2 overall in Democracy, just behind Howard Zinn’s classic “People’s History…” Thx to all who bought the book on pub day and helped spread the word. bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Vox @vox.com · 08/09/2026
Vox’s @christianpaz.bsky.social breaks down why this is:
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How Christians can fight back against Christian nationalism
A new book argues the future of democracy depends on a segment of American Christians. What should they do?
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Grateful to see this post about my new book BACKSLIDE: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation after the Christian Turn Against Democracy, just published yesterday. It's available here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Honored to see this video post based on the interview I did with Vox about my new book BACKSLIDE, just published yesterday. Available here: bookshop.org/a/56272/9781...
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Backslide: Reclaiming a Faith and a Nation After the Christian Turn Against Democracy
“Bracing—Jones presents a vision of America as “fallen into... apostasy.” But he remains hopeful, noting that “backsliding is not irreversible,” as “repentance is possible... with confession” and the ...
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Samuel Perry @profsamperry.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
It’s raining great new books for me this week! Check out these important new volumes from @robertpjones.bsky.social and @bradleyonishi.bsky.social.
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Robert P. Jones @robertpjones.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Really enjoyed this interview with @christianpaz.bsky.social about my new book BACKSLIDE, just published yesterday. I talk about the particular responsibility white Christians have in the Trump/MAGA era, especially ahead of the consequential midterm elections.
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