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What is a Christian Nationalist? Would you want to be one if given the option?

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I kinda get it but what does it entail? I don't think I'd want to be one. They seem to be a bit odd.
A Christian nationalist is somebody who wishes to establish Christianity as the civic religion of their country. That means Christianity is understood as informing the foundation of the nation, in determining how the government of the nation operates. Laws, legislation, adjudication, are determined by Christian religious rule and order. More importantly adherence to a Christian confession will determine social value and not only who is a citizen, but also what spaces in society individuals can enjoy, such as voting, jobs, freedom of speech and so on. Christian Nationalism frames social and political compliance with religious duty, so social activists and political dissidents are seen as going against God. Even simple personal choices are an affront against not only God but the state.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@CopperCicada so they'll love it when the state tells them to give them percent of what they make to the pope.
@Tastyfrzz Most Christian nationalists are protestant fundamentalists who hate Catholics.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@CopperCicada Even better! So we'll become like northern Ireland in the seventies.
Christian nationalists primarily focus on internal politics, such as passing laws that reflect their view of Christianity and its role in political and social life.
AND TO HE LL WITH ALL THE OTHER RELIGIONS.
there are an estimated 10,000 distinct religions worldwide. About 84% of the world's population is affiliated with Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, or some form of folk religion.
does this sound fair.. i think not..
White Christian nationalists have refashioned Jesus into a kick-butt savior who is willing to smite enemies to restore America to a Christian nation..
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MountainMonk89 · 51-55, M
Being "Christian" and being "patriotic" should always be an uneasy tension. Being good at one can make you better at the other, but they shouldn't overlap too much. Otherwise, we're left without the faculties to navigate the ethical problems that arise if they conflict. What if you simply CAN'T be both a good Christian AND a good American? The "Christian nationalist" is left in an untenable quandary.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@MountainMonk89 The next thing will be, "WHAT KIND OF CHRISTIAN?" Catholic or protestant? Giving money to the pope or bowing to him will set some folks into a tizzy.
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