NOW A NEW YORK TIMES AND A USA TODAY BESTSELLER "Everyone who claims to be 'Christian' or else claims to be upset by 'Christianity' needs to read this book, especially politicians using people's supposed faith for their own ends." ―Margaret E. Atwood "Jim Wallis calls the nation to grow up and he calls us all to fight the love battle to save the soul of America." ―From the Foreword by Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. A major new work by the New York Times bestselling author, arguing that the answer to bad religion is true faith that will help refound democracy It is time says Jim Wallis, to call out genuine faith―specifically the “Christian” in White Christian Nationalism―inviting all who can be persuaded to reject and help dismantle a false gospel that propagates white supremacy and autocracy. We need–to raise up the faith of all of us, and help those who are oblivious, stuck, and captive to the ideology and idolatry of White Christian Nationalism that is leading us to such great danger. Wallis turns our attention to six iconic texts at the heart of what genuine biblical faith means and what Jesus, in the gospels, has called us to do. It is time to ask anew: do we believe these teachings or not? This book isn’t only for Christians but for all faith traditions, and even those with no faith at all. When we see a civic promotion of fear, hate, and violence for the trajectory of our politics, we need a civic faith of love, healing, and hope to defeat it. And that must involve all of us–religious or not. Learning to practice a politics of neighbor love will be central to the future of democracy in America. And more than ever, the words of Jesus ring, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” WINNER, THE RELIGION COMMUNICATOR COUNCIL'S AWARD OF MERIT "[An] ardent manifesto...Wallis’s passion for justice and creative interpretation of the Bible generate more than enough energy to keep readers’ attention....a conversation starter." ― Publishers Weekly "A balm and an irritant, a peace AND a trouble-maker, Jim Wallis wants to understand the divine truths AND how to live them, not just in private, but in our daily lives. His faith isn’t the happy-clappy kind ― it’s a deeper dive, sometimes in murky waters." ―Bono “Jim Wallis once again demonstrates why he is America’s prophet and moral philosopher. His latest book speaks to the idolatry of a Christian faith baptized in whiteness and false notions of supremacy. A must read for anyone concerned about the future of this republic called America. ” ― Otis Moss III, senior pastor, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago, Illinois "Using religion to bless hate is the supreme blasphemy. If you don't believe that, read this book. If you do, urge others to read the book. We need it." ― Garry Wills, author, What the Gospels Meant "An urgent, necessary and essential book by one of the most important Christian voices of our time. Christianity is in danger of being hijacked for purposes that would subvert not only the longstanding traditions of Christian social teaching but, more fundamentally, the Gospel itself." ― Rev. James Martin, SJ, Editor at Large, America Media “This book is for those who don’t think Christianity has anything constructive, effective, or loving to offer in society. It is also for those who believe there is a place for faith to inform politics but need the words and receipts to prove make the case.” ― Jemar Tisby, PhD, author of bestselling author of The Color of Compromise and How to Fight Racism , Professor of History at Simmons College of Kentucky "A must-read, eye-opening, high alert for everyone who cares that our precious democracy and increasingly multicultural America lay perilously on the chopping block." ― Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner, Co-Convener, National African American Clergy Network and author of I Prayed, Now What? "What Jim sees ― and what I think far too many other faith leaders are failing to take seriously enough ― is the degree to which white Christian nationalism is undergirding and supercharging the growing danger of authoritarianism within our politics.'' ― Adam Russell Taylor, Sojourners "Wallis makes a cogent call for White Christians to 'cross the color line' and embrace the struggle for multiracial democracy―the great challenge of our time. The False White Gospel reminds us, once again, that Christianity can be a potent force for inclusion, equality, and justice." ―Steven Levitsky, Professor of Government, Harvard University, co-author of How Democracies Die "For more than fifty years, Jim Wallis has been calling on his fellow white evangelicals to live up to the teachings at the heart of their shared faith: loving their neighbors, doing justice, and pursuing peace. With American democracy hanging in the balance, Wallis’s message has never been more urgent. Without shying away from hard truths, The False White Gospel draws on Christianity itself to point the wa