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.
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
PBS News Hour | What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns | Season 2024
What is Christian nationalism and why it raises concerns about threats to democracywww.pbs.org
JAN. 6 — Christians Against Christian Nationalism
www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org
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.
Taking the white Christian nationalist symbols at the Capitol riot seriously
(RNS) — The attack exposed the comfortable juxtaposition of Christianity and white supremacy.religionnews.com
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
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.
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.
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.
Good post though I think it's been slightly more positive.
Idk, I try to look at the total cost vs the gain to get us where we are right now. I'm not sure it's worth things like human sacrifices, the inquisition, or jihad, or even the small things, like cutting people off or disowning them or discriminating against them for not practicing the "right" religions, for the positives we have from religion in society. That's why I feel it's a net negative overall.
And you know what’s even worse than American citizens, of any stripe, chanting “death to America”? As far from a farce as it gets? Israel killing innocent Palestinian children by the thousands.
It not in obvious ascendancy. It is in decline. Ascendency and decline are statistical terms. Stop looking at anecdotes and look at the statistics. Religion, including Christianity, is in collapse in America.
