Since Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, emerged from prison last May, bearded and wearing a wooden cross around his neck, churches have been uncertain how to respond to incipient Christian nationalism on the far right of British politics. Others point to entrenched, hugely influential and well-funded Christian nationalism in the US, saying he is seeking to emulate that movement. Churches Together in England shared an opinion piece questioning “why so many churches were slow to challenge [Robinson’s] insidious rhetoric”. In January, C of E bishops will discuss the church’s response to Christian nationalism and the far right at one of their regular meetings. Nick Spencer, a senior fellow at the Christian thinktank Theos, who is embarking on a two-year study of Christian nationalism, said the C of E faced a genuine dilemma.

Source: The Guardian December 28, 2025 17:01 UTC