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The Cross and the Capitol – Part 1: How Christian Nationalism's Pulpit-to-Policy Pipeline is Rewriting Iowa Law

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Part 1 of a five-part investigative series unpacking how Christian Nationalism is influencing Iowa’s laws, institutions, and political culture. Drawing on campaign finance records, legislative trends, and public rhetoric, this article reveals a coordinated strategy linking pulpits to policy power. This piece introduces the “Church-to-Statehouse Pipeline” and offers a case study of Eternity Church in Urbandale as a nexus of influence. Cited in educational materials by the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15844233

Author: Tucker, Timothy

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Society Interactions

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6912090205

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