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198322 https://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.2.N.198322 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 2024-12 40 pages Manna, Joslyn Shoemaker, Terry Bruner, Jason Barrett, The Honors College School of Social and Behavioral Sciences Text Arizona is witnessing a growing fusion of conservative activism and religious zeal, driven by influential figures such as Kari Lake, a Christian Evangelical now running for Senate; Arizona Representative Paul Gosar; Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA; Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church in Scottsdale; and leaders of Dream City Church in Phoenix. This analysis examines how these individuals advance a vision of America as inherently a Christian nation, blurring the lines between church and state while mobilizing followers around an ideological mission to “reclaim” the country for God. While Christian nationalism has gained traction in state governments nationwide, Arizona's status as a political battleground has made it a key arena where public officials, religious leaders, and political figures wield nationalistic rhetoric to persuade voters that their well-being hinges on electing leaders like Donald Trump. Religion Politics Christianity nationalism Christian nationalism Arizona Politics Christian Nationalist Rhetoric in Contemporary Arizona