NC’s Christian nationalism support tops US average, trails much of Southeast

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: February 20, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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North Carolinians have more affinity for Christian nationalism than the national average, but less than residents of other Southeastern states, according to a new report.

In a survey released this week, the nonpartisan Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) found a strong correlation between Christian nationalist ideology — the concept that the United States belongs to and exists for the benefit of Christians — and party affiliation and geographical location.

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