Mapped: Christian nationalism
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Christian nationalism is now deeply entrenched inside today's Republican Party, according to a sweeping 50-state survey.
Why it matters: The once-fringe ideology holds that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation and should be governed according to strict Christian values, even as the country becomes less religious and more racially diverse.
- The divide reflects a broader clash over whether America's future is pluralistic or rooted in a singular religious-national identity.
Zoom in: In Colorado, about 7% of residents align with Christian nationalism as "adherents" and another 22% qualify as "sympathizers," a new survey by the Public Religion Research Institute finds.
Yes, but: A plurality at 32% are "skeptics," and another 31% are "rejectors."
The big picture: Colorado is one of the states least aligned with Christian nationalism, which is largely entrenched among Republicans.