We also want to note that Kristin Kobes Du Mez has a reflective discussion guide with videos for Jesus and John Wayne on her website as well. It’s a fascinating read and I kept asking myself how these views have impacted my beliefs and actions.įind more information on the book, why to read it and our discussion questions for Chapters 1-7 right here. Du Mez traces how this has happened, the horrific effects of pervasive abusive patterns within the church, and the impact this has had on American culture at large. Over fifty years, a belief was fostered that pervades a majority of white evangelical thinking – our churches and country’s flourishing depend on aggressive male leadership. This post covers the second half of the Jesus and John Wayne Book* Quick Jesus and John Wayne Summary *Find our first post on this book HERE that covers chapters 1-7. It might be triggering if you have suffered church abuse or rejection as well.
Warnings: This book might be a difficult read if you are not sure if nationalism or toxic masculinity are issues in the church. Themes: Militant masculinity, toxic masculinity, Christian nationalism Genre: History, American history, Christian history Know Before You Readīook: Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation
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