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The abstract examines how Christian nationalists exploit violence and faith, suggesting a potential civil war under Trump's influence.
Charlie Kirk’s murder has become a rallying symbol for Christian nationalists, merging religious martyrdom with state power. With America’s secular constitutional faith collapsing, a politicized church turns sacrifice from love into a license for violence. Under Trump, faith and force converge, raising the specter of civil war in America’s own streets.
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