Christian Nationalism - Theocracy vs. Secular rule
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Earlier this month I wrote a brief article breaking down the words “Christian” and “Nationalism”, attempting to more clearly define what the concept SHOULD mean, based on its individual components. My point was more to demonstrate how concepts get twisted in this present age of divisiveness. As readers responded, it forced me to more clearly think through the concerns progressives have regarding their gaslighting; believing Christians could successfully turn America into a theocracy (a government ruled by religious authority). One of the most extreme comments expressing this viewpoint was from a writer (whom I responded to in a post), referring to my views as “Christofascist Dominionist Theocracy”.
As Christians, we may be understandably sensitive to the implications of terms such as Christian Nationalism or those who erroneously suggest we have the power to establish a Christian Theocracy. However, the vacuum created by excluding those Christians willing to step up in government leadership could only be described as a country experiencing...
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