The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
In “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” award-winning journalist Tim Alberta delves into the heart of the American evangelical movement. Drawing on his personal experience as a practicing Christian and son of an evangelical preacher, Alberta paints a vivid and disconcerting picture of a faith tainted by fear, corrupted by politics, and stained by scandal. As he navigates the complex landscape of conservative Christianity, Alberta explores the fractures within the movement, tracing its trajectory from a love of country to a dangerous embrace of right-wing nationalism, accelerated by events like Donald Trump’s presidency and the COVID-19 pandemic. The book reflects on the abuse of power within the evangelical hierarchy and examines the disconnect from scripture, ultimately questioning the purpose of a movement that seems to have lost its way.