I agree with everything Taylor says about the NAR, Independent Charismatic Christianity, and Christian Nationalism. I don't know if I'm completely on board with his motivations though.
He's a scholar and a pluralist. He's a "senior scholar" at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, Jewish Studies. His big thing is interfaith dialogue. I don't agree with the NAR, but neither do I really go in for interfaith dialogue. I believe in preaching the gospel. Taylor says one of his goals is to reduce Islamophobia. I agree Muslims in the US have a right to live without fear of persecution; however, I'm not sure how far Taylor's beliefs go. Does he believe Islam or Judaism are just as valid as Christianity? I don't know. His profile on the ICJS website says he's a Protestant; but I don't know how a true Christian could believe Islam or Judaism are just as valid as Christianity.
I agree with Taylor that the US is pluralistic, allowing for many religions not just one. So I agree with his assessment that the NAR and Christian Nationalism pose a threat to democracy. But the enemy of my enemy is not always my friend necessarily.
