That combative old hymn, Onward Christian Soldiers, is not much heard these days, though it was once a favourite with church congregations and school assemblies. His intolerant brand of evangelical Christian nationalism is extreme even by US standards – yet has Donald Trump’s backing. “Your hands are full of blood.”Not all Christians oppose Trump’s and Benjamin Netanyahu’s war of choice in Iran. Beyond Trump, it’s this disfiguring mentality we Americans must face.”Pray that this Easter, Trump and his blasphemous subordinates may join in this welcome introspection – and halt their Iran crusade. Hardline US evangelical nationalists are the modern equivalent of what a memorable 1964 book by Diana Dewar, an expert on children’s religious education, called “backward Christian soldiers”.

Source: The Guardian April 04, 2026 20:21 UTC