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What is 'Christian nationalism'?
Christian nationalism is a political ideology blending Christian and nationalist identities. It often suggests a nation is divinely favoured and should uphold specific Christian values. Dr Williams suggests some groups use this idea to find someone to blame, rather than out of genuine religious conviction, as seen with Nigel Farage.
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