Christian nationalists like Hawley and Cruz are embedded in US government

The agenda is not always explicit. When Sen. Ted Cruz talks of restoring America, he means to recover what he believes is its original identity as a Christian nation. Historian John Fea argues that Cruz s outlook reflects the Seven Mountains Dominionism of his father a conviction that Christians are called by God to exercise dominion over every aspect of society by taking control of political and cultural institutions (religion, family, education, government, media, arts and entertainment, and business). While Cruz is too politically savvy to endorse dominion theology outright, he uses code words like religious liberty to sustain Christian privilege and cultural authority. 

via www.usatoday.com

Other code words and dog whistles to watch out for: the “Constitution,” “freedom of speech,” the so-called “Second Amendment.” I could go on, but you get the idea.