“Appeal to Heaven” Flag

Education Dept. Official Displays Flag Linked to Christian Nationalism, Jan. 6

A flag associated with Christian nationalism and the January 6th insurrection has been observed outside the office of a high-ranking official at the U.S. Department of Education. The flag, bearing the phrase “An Appeal to Heaven,” has been adopted by Christian nationalist groups and was present at the Capitol riot. The Education Department’s union stated that the agency should not display symbols associated with insurrectionists, raising concerns about the separation of church and state. The department has not confirmed the flag’s presence or addressed the concerns.

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