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The Washington Examiner, delves into the hot-button topic of “Christian Nationalism,” a term that the Left has wielded like a weapon against social conservatives who dare to uphold Judeo-Christian values in American society. The lefties paint a picture of staunch Republicans stripping away the rights of everyday Americans, but is there more to this story than meets the eye? In the first part of the series, Faith and Flag, The Washington Examiner takes a deep dive into this contentious topic to uncover what it really means to be a ‘Christian Nationalist.’
Faith and flag: How the Left used ‘Christian Nationalism’ to undermine traditional values https://t.co/MJcnQVxZRO
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While the Left tries to scare the public with visions of a second Trump administration bulldozing over America’s secular liberal order, many conservatives view Christian nationalism as a call for society and politics to be guided by the moral principles that shaped America’s founding and played a significant role in its history until the mid-20th century. But, hold onto your hats! The left-wing fearmongers have gone as far as likening Christian nationalism to white supremacy and spouting outrageous claims that it promotes violence, repression, and illegal behavior. Oh, the drama!
Despite these extreme characterizations, recent polling suggests that a substantial number of black and Hispanic Americans share views consistent with Christian nationalism. This means that the Left’s attempts to pigeonhole Christian nationalism as a white, conservative ideology have been blown out of the water! It seems that this ideology transcends racial and partisan lines and has a much broader appeal than the Left would like to admit.
The Left’s exaggerated claims haven’t stopped there. A Politico article alleged that a conservative think tank had a master plan to impose a Christian nationalist agenda under a potential second Trump term. However, the think tank denied these allegations, calling the reporting “false.” It’s clear that the Left will go to great lengths to distort Christian nationalism to serve their own political motives, and conservatives aren’t having any of it!
Now, the Left is attempting to spin Christian nationalism as an “anti-democratic notion,” threatening the separation of church and state. However, supporters of Christian nationalism argue that the ideology doesn’t require Christianity as a prerequisite for Americans or their leaders. Instead, it seeks to anchor policy-making with a universal morality that aligns with Christian principles. Yet, the Left is stubbornly trying to twist this to fit their own narrative. Oh, the lengths they will go!
But the true definition of Christian nationalism, according to conservative thinkers, goes way back to the founding of America. It was an assumed consensus that relied on Christian political theory and the belief in a divine and created order as the foundation of the laws of nature and nature’s God – plain and simple, folks! These core moral beliefs, rooted in Christianity, were widely shared throughout American history, and Christian nationalists argue that the decline of these values has led to a culturally and socially degraded America. This ideology isn’t about causing a revolution or civil war; it’s about a restoration and a re-founding of genuine constitutional order. It’s like hitting the reset button, folks!
Now, even within the conservative camp, there are differing opinions on Christian nationalism. While many align with its principles, there are divisions over the use of the term and some skepticism about its Protestant roots. But conservatives won’t allow the Left to dictate the terms of public debate – oh no, sir! There’s a fierce determination to stand strong and unapologetically defend their beliefs, no matter the Left’s attempts to tarnish this ideology.
In the end, the Left’s scare tactics and attempts to pigeonhole Christian nationalism into an extreme and racist ideology are simply a political ploy. The conservatives are fighting back, and their voices won’t be stifled by the Left’s relentless distortions. It’s all about restoring America to its moral foundation, and they won’t back down without a fight!
