In fact, this was the latest and strongest sign yet of the worrying rise of Christian nationalism in British politics. For years, Christian nationalism has been a largely American phenomenon. Pursuing Christian nationalism is at odds with and threatens the principle of religious pluralism which is at the heart of all liberal democracies. Advocates of Christian nationalism often claim that our nation was built on Christian values and that if its religious foundations are removed it is doomed to collapse. Christian nationalism is a largely evangelical phenomenon, with an emphasis on traditional family values.

Source: The Times March 06, 2026 19:10 UTC