Conclusion
In its conclusion, Hijacking History holds up a mirror to the narrative of these Christian world histories by considering the terms by which they define themselves: How has their narrative defined and used Christianity? How do they use history to analyze the past? And how do they construe the world? The conclusion reiterates central themes of the book but also urges thoughtful responses, critical engagement, and resistance to efforts to impose this polemic on American schoolchildren, particularly in schools supported by public funds. The dissemination of this narrative has surely played a role in hardening a national divide, with serious implications for civic life and democracy.