The Harris camp has appointed a reverend who asserts that Christianity has been "hijacked" by White supremacy.

The Rev. Jennifer Butler has been appointed as the new head of faith outreach for the Harris-Walz campaign, as confirmed by Butler on social media and in an interview with Religion News Service.

A longtime liberal activist, Butler has argued that White supremacists have "hijacked" the Christian faith and has said that faith calls us to "resist." She founded the nonprofit Faith in Public Life, which aims to advance the "moral imperative for a just, inclusive and equitable country." Currently, she is running a campaign to root out White nationalism within the Christian faith.

"Butler stated to Religion News Service (RNS) on Wednesday that he believes he can rapidly assemble a broad coalition with his diverse relationships. He also acknowledged the critical role of faith voices in the current American democracy, emphasizing the need for them to advocate for justice. The Harris-Walz campaign presents a unique opportunity to shift the debate and engage those concerned about the impact of a Trump presidency, according to Butler. He believes that the campaign has the potential to transform America."

According to RNS, Butler will be named national faith engagement director. Planet Chronicle Digital contacted the Harris campaign for more information on Butler's new role, but did not receive a response. The campaign's website and official X account do not mention Butler's new position as of Thursday morning.

In 2022, Butler wrote an editorial on a progressive, non-denominational Christian movement's website. She urged Christians to take action and do more than just watch the January 6th hearings in horror. She emphasized that they cannot allow their faith to be used by white supremacists who cloak their ideology in religious language. For the sake of their faith and democracy, she urged Christians to reject Christian nationalism and embrace a faith that values and affirms the human dignity of all people, including themselves.

In an interview on MSNBC, Butler reiterated her comments about Christianity being used to justify oppression, stating that it was happening again with the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She emphasized that as Christians, particularly White Christians in the US, they need to speak out against oppression and resist those who seek to control them.

The activist reverend, who was arrested in 2017 for protesting Republican efforts to repeal provisions of the Affordable Care Act, stated that she is working to "reclaim Christianity for justice and compassion" and accused Republicans of using religious liberty as a "weapon" to pass discriminatory bills against people who identify as LGBTQ.

Butler did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.