Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation

Agree or Disagree, this book traces the beginning of today’s political and cultural divide.

Kobes Du Mez traces the rise of evangelical groups as a political force and their affinity for masculine leaders, both religious and secular, like John Wayne, Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump. You may disagree with her obvious bias, but it certainly sets the stage for our current political discord.