Timon Cline's Upcoming Book to Outline Evangelical Strategy for 'New Right' Political Coalitions

Timon Cline, Editor-in-Chief of American Reformer, has announced an upcoming book, "Evangelicals in the Age of Trump and After," to be published by Passage Press. The book is set to explore the integration of evangelicals into the "new right" and provide guidance on their contribution to emergent political coalitions. The announcement, made by Matthew Millsap on social media, included links to articles identifying Passage Press as a "far-right" publisher.

Cline, a prominent voice within the New Christian Right, brings a background in law and theology to his analysis. He previously served as a deputy attorney general in New Jersey and is a graduate of Rutgers Law School and Westminster Theological Seminary. As editor-in-chief of American Reformer, Cline frequently addresses topics related to Christian nationalism and the re-evaluation of church-state separation in public life.

His work often advocates for a robust role of Christian principles in governance, notably co-authoring the "Everson Must Fall" article in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. This piece argued for overturning the established "separation of church and state" doctrine to allow for a greater public expression of religion. His public commentary and the content of American Reformer reflect a consistent focus on the intersection of faith, law, and conservative political movements.

The forthcoming book is expected to delve into the strategic considerations for evangelicals navigating the contemporary political landscape. According to Cline's own social media post, the book aims to inform evangelicals on how they "fit in the new right and what they need to know to contribute to emergent political coalitions." This aligns with the broader discourse within American Reformer regarding the formation of a self-consciously Christian political identity.

Passage Press, the publisher, has been noted in media reports for its association with conservative and "far-right" authors and themes, providing a specific ideological context for Cline's work. The publication of "Evangelicals in the Age of Trump and After" signals a continued effort by figures like Cline to shape the direction and influence of religious conservatives within American politics. The book is anticipated to further articulate the intellectual and practical framework for a more assertive Christian presence in public affairs.