Vischer was referencing the criticism the trailer has received.
“I wonder why Rob cares so much about keeping evangelical Christians out of political power,” wrote Colin Smothers, executive director of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, alongside a screengrab of several social media posts in which Reiner advocated for abortion access.
“It’s hilarious to me how terrified Leftists are of normal Christians who dare to take their faith outside the walls of the church,” said Joel Berry, managing editor of The Babylon Bee.
Florida Southern Baptist pastor Tom Ascol remarked, “If all of Hollywood were big game hunting for a conservative, trustworthy Christian in this movie, they would all go home skunked.”
William Wolfe, a former Trump administration official and avid supporter of Christian nationalism, said, “Is there a single orthodox Christian in this trailer?” In another comment, he said of those who appear in the documentary, “They aren’t serious people. It’s okay to laugh at this.”
Some of the criticism veered toward antisemitism and speaking derogatorily of Reiner’s Jewish upbringing.
Andrew Torba, a right-wing commentator known both for his advocacy of Christian nationalism and frequent antisemitic remarks, was among those calling attention to Reiner’s Jewish heritage. Torba wrote, “Jewish man creates a movie with a bunch of women and effeminate men to tell you why Christian Nationalism is bad.”
“God & Country: The Rise of Christian Nationalism” is set to be released in February 2024.
