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I’m not under any illusion/delusion that Christian nationalism has anything to do with a Christian faith that follows the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Ask a Christian nationalist if the golden rule applies to those who oppose Donald Trump. They do not, and it’s a political movement, not a religious faith. It’s also a handy ideological substrate to emerging fascist rumblings in America. It can be said that it is actually the antithesis to Christianity’s golden rule. It actually seems to hate the Christian faith itself, sort of a late stage husk of that faith, devoid of empathy, compassion, treating others as “not real Americans”, etc. Using faith falsely to spread hate and bigotry toward others.

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How Christian Is Christian Nationalism?

Many Americans who advocate it have little interest in religion and an aversion to American culture as it currently exists. What really defines the movement?
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PBS News Hour | What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns | Season 2024 | PBS

What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns about threats to democracy
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www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

JAN. 6 — Christians Against Christian Nationalism

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RNS | Covering the world of religion

RNS is an independent, nonprofit, and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, and culture. Founded in 1934, RNS seeks to inform readers with objective reporting and insightful commentary.
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The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg wrote that “the conflation of Trump and Jesus was a common theme at the rally” among people he interviewed. “It’s all in the Bible. Everything is predicted. Donald Trump is in the Bible. Get yourself ready,” one told him. “Give it up if you believe in Jesus!” said another, then “Give it up if you believe in Donald Trump!” — which elicited loud cheers from nearby rioters.
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Flags, faith and fury - The Christian Chronicle

WASHINGTON — “Jesus Saves.” “For the Glory of God.” “God, Guns and Trump.” As thousands rallied to support President Donald Trump’s unproven claim of a stolen election — a protest […]
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Some folks don’t know how to use “Google image” search. What year is this?

By the way, lolol, how could Christian nationalism possibly be contained in the canon?!?! Anyone know how it could have been raised as an issue in the first few centuries of the Christian era? Lolol….

Did the Council of Nicaea add it to the Christian canon in 325 AD??

Hahahahahahahaha…..
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Red said:
By the way, lolol, how could Christian nationalism possibly be contained in the canon?!?! Anyone know how it could have been raised as an issue in the first few centuries of the Christian era? Lolol….

Did the Council of Nicaea add it to the Christian canon in 325 AD??
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There is no single definition of Christian Nationalism. This is purposeful, so people like you and @The Thriller can twist it to suit whatever narrative. The whole Christian Nationalist panic is a farce, but you know what isn't a farce? Supporters of Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib are chanting "Death to America" and you look the other way because they're on your team. Call that what you want to talk your way around it but the side you are on is chanting "Death to America".
 
@Red and @The Thriller, this is the side that you are on. A leftist in Bakersfield, CA openly vowed that she and her fellow leftists were going to come to the houses of the city council members and murder them.



She was arrested and charged with eight counts of threatening state officials and 10 counts of making threats with intent to terrorize.
 
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The Thriller said:
Not a cult. Watch the entire 4 minutes not just the first minute. Definitely not a cult.


View: https://x.com/afpost/status/1778145242501546027?s=46
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I hope her wish comes true. Such a horrible country we live in right now. I mean just night and day different from 4 years ago when this was a virtual paradise, now it's a living hell. I mean did you see when "those people" rushed into the high end store and stole a bunch of purses? That was it for me. I felt so bad for that store and that brand that I just wanted to die right then and there.
 
Red said:
I’m not under any illusion/delusion that Christian nationalism has anything to do with a Christian faith that follows the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Ask a Christian nationalist if the golden rule applies to those who oppose Donald Trump. They do not, and it’s a political movement, not a religious faith. It’s also a handy ideological substrate to emerging fascist rumblings in America. It can be said that it is actually the antithesis to Christianity’s golden rule. It actually seems to hate the Christian faith itself, sort of a late stage husk of that faith, devoid of empathy, compassion, treating others as “not real Americans”, etc. Using faith falsely to spread hate and bigotry toward others.

www.newyorker.com

How Christian Is Christian Nationalism?

Many Americans who advocate it have little interest in religion and an aversion to American culture as it currently exists. What really defines the movement?
www.newyorker.com www.newyorker.com

www.pbs.org

PBS News Hour | What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns | Season 2024 | PBS

What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns about threats to democracy
www.pbs.org www.pbs.org

www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

JAN. 6 — Christians Against Christian Nationalism

www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org




religionnews.com

RNS | Covering the world of religion

RNS is an independent, nonprofit, and award-winning source of global news on religion, spirituality, and culture. Founded in 1934, RNS seeks to inform readers with objective reporting and insightful commentary.
religionnews.com religionnews.com
The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg wrote that “the conflation of Trump and Jesus was a common theme at the rally” among people he interviewed. “It’s all in the Bible. Everything is predicted. Donald Trump is in the Bible. Get yourself ready,” one told him. “Give it up if you believe in Jesus!” said another, then “Give it up if you believe in Donald Trump!” — which elicited loud cheers from nearby rioters.
christianchronicle.org

Flags, faith and fury - The Christian Chronicle

WASHINGTON — “Jesus Saves.” “For the Glory of God.” “God, Guns and Trump.” As thousands rallied to support President Donald Trump’s unproven claim of a stolen election — a protest […]
christianchronicle.org christianchronicle.org
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Al-O-Meter said:
The whole Christian Nationalist panic is a farce
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See the above links. A farce. I think not. I also would not call it panic. It may run its course, I cannot predict the end result of its resurgence, but you have such a very limited understanding of American culture, esp. at the level of popular culture. One of the problems here is your inability to see the bigger picture in things. Not sure I’ve ever seen you look for any larger historical context at all. You even said once that whoever is president makes no difference whatsoever. And I simply believe that cannot be true.
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Supporters of Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib are chanting "Death to America" and you look the other way because they're on your team.
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Yes, the war in Gaza has only further deepened divisions and anger on the home front. I don’t condone such a chant, but really only have to be a human being to understanding the deep, deep history that would lead Islamic Americans to feel that way. Esp. in view of all the scenes and news from Gaza. That will very much anger some Americans. Such a chant is foolish since it cannot be expected to elicit sympathy from many. But, as far as “my team”, I was specifically talking about the extreme intolerance exhibited by Christian nationalists, and left plenty of points of view calling your “its a farce” conclusion devoid of the historical context you always seem to ignore.

I’m not playing a team sport here. This is the future of my country. Christian nationalism has been an endemic feature in American culture(The idea of America’s Manifest Destiny in 19th century westward expansion is one such historic exponent of this belief). The main reason it’s making the resurgence it is, is because Trump recognized people who naturally gravitate toward such a “God and America” world view are a natural part of his base. And it’s a belief that can very easily turn as bigoted and intolerant as many other such beliefs.
 
Al-O-Meter said:
The whole Christian Nationalist panic is a farce, but you know what isn't a farce? Supporters of Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib are chanting "Death to America" and you look the other way because they're on your team.
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It was not relevant to what I was discussing, which was the reinvigoration of Christian nationalism. But, instead, you claim I look the other way regarding Tlaib? Has nothing to do with the subject I was attempting to shed light on.

All you’re really doing is stating your point of view about a particular Democratic representative, and then blaming me for not having mentioned her in my “exposition” on the subject I was actually writing about. And there you go on another one of your never ending searches for my motivations, lolol: I “look the other way”….”because they’re on your team”. Really, you actually saw me look the other way? I thought you lived in California?
 
I don't think we've had any social construct that is more divisive than religion in the history of human civilization. Not many forces have been so destructive as religion, even while it's been so instrumental in shaping societal morals and the family structure. It's really an interesting dichotomy, but I believe the net effect has been more negative than positive.
 
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