How Donald Trump is making religion great again

The mass-gathering of tech titans at a Washington church reflects a major change in DC.
Miss Joshua Miller · 26 days ago · 3 minutes read


Tech Bros and the Resurrection of the American Soul

St. John's Moment: A Cultural Reckoning

The iconic image of Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook accompanying President Trump to St. John's Church in 2025 may not just be a snapshot from a Sunday service but a profound reflection on the state of American culture.

In stark contrast to President Biden's alliance with Big Tech in 2021, this moment hints at a shift away from the secular dogmas that have dominated our society in recent decades.

The Genesis of Renewal: Reformation Values

According to historian Tom Holland, the success of the Western world owes much to the tenets of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation freed individuals from religious tyranny and birthed the concepts of liberty and individual rights. These ideas became the foundation for the United States.

The egalitarian spirit of the Reformation unleashed a torrent of progress: the Enlightenment, industrial and scientific revolutions, and the fight for justice and equality.

TheErosion of Faith and the Rise of Pseudo-Theologians

Since the 1960s, faith has come under attack from pseudo-intellectuals who dismiss it as oppressive and outdated.

Following the teachings of Franz Fanon and Herbert Marcuse, these academics have employed deconstructionism and various social justice theories to attack Western values and institutions.

This secular liturgy has infused progressive politics with a dogma that often defies common sense and empirical evidence. It has led to a flawed embrace of gender ideology, the demonization of dissent, and a denial of reality.

As sociologist Musa al Gharbi observes, these beliefs have elevated the social status of the elites who espouse them.

Consequences of a Decadent Culture

The decline of faith has coincided with a crumbling of trust, the rise of cultural nihilism, the dissolution of the family, and a surge in isolation and mental disorders.

Author Ross Douthat identifies this decadence as a symptom of civilizational decline, a phenomenon amplified by Trump's populism.

Happiness expert Arthur Brooke reports that a staggering percentage of progressive women under 30 suffer from mental disorders.

Trump and the Rebirth of National Purpose

Amidst this cultural decay, many believe President Trump is uniquely positioned to use faith as a tool for national reconciliation. His recent embrace of AI technology and the Stargate initiative represent a potential connection between spiritual values and scientific progress.

If Trump can define his vision of American values as inclusive and aspirational, it could lead to a cultural realignment of historic proportions.

Beyond Tribalism: A Shared Covenant

A return to the Reformation values of hard work, community, and equal opportunity can pave the way for a new bipartisan consensus. Voters on both sides yearn for a more cohesive society and national purpose.

Despite the alarmism of the left, secure borders and a strong defense are essential for a healthy democracy. Equal opportunity and meritocracy empower all citizens to achieve their potential.

While the events at St. John's and the Stargate initiative may seem unconnected, they may ultimately play a pivotal role in reawakening the soul of America.