At the Races: How Rep. Mike Johnson’s Christian Faith Shapes Foreign Policy Agenda

Rep. Mike Johnson’s Christian faith shapes his foreign policy agenda, according to recent reports. The Louisiana Republican, known for his opposition to abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, recently knelt and prayed for guidance after facing backlash for supporting a aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Evangelical Christians in the US and Ukraine reached out to Johnson to discuss the persecution of Ukrainian Christians by Russian invaders.

Johnson is part of a group of evangelical Republicans who view foreign policy through the lens of faith, similar to former President George W. Bush. This approach, rooted in the belief that the US has a Christian moral responsibility to aid those in need, contrasts with the “America First” isolationism pushed by former President Donald Trump.

The recent debate over foreign aid has highlighted the intersection of religion and politics in Johnson’s decision-making process. As the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza continue, the divide between Johnson’s faith-based approach and the isolationist stance of some Republicans may continue to widen.

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