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Posted on 10/02/2025 7:05:28 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
I am a Christian nationalist.
In the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s worshipful memorial service, the political left has predictably busied itself with slander, labeling the event “Christian Nationalism’s biggest moment” or even a Nazi rally.
Neither of these heinous descriptions are accurate. The Babylon Bee satirically mocked these claims with the headline “Nazi Rally Inspires Millions to Forgive And Love Their Enemies.” Indeed, Erika Kirk’s public and emotionally charged forgiveness of her husband’s murderer was one of the most powerful redemptive moments of our time.
It’s now undeniable that the Left aims to label everyday conservative Christians who are politically active as “Christian Nationalists.” Their exaggerated smear tactics are now widely recognized, consistently branding anyone who disagrees with them as Nazi, racist, homophobic, transphobic, “far right” and other melodramatic terms.
This lengthy list of slanderous accusations has lost its ability to intimidate. It has so altered and diluted the meaning of these terms that some on the political right are now proudly adopting them. The Left intends to attach a negative connotation to Christian nationalism and use it as a cudgel to slander Christians. We should embrace the term and welcome the challenge.
But what is Christian nationalism? Why does the Evangelical community seem so divided on this issue, with some condemning Christian nationalism as heresy and others embracing it as the conduit for the coming millennial Kingdom of Jesus Christ?
The phrase has sparked lively debate within the Evangelical community as different interpretations emerge from Christian pulpits and publications across America. Since there is no widely accepted definition, many argue from an ideological standpoint that is more shaped by preexisting political views than linguistic accuracy.
The term needs a standard and reductive definition. Simply put, Christian nationalism should be defined as obedience to Jesus Christ that manifests itself in working for the good of the nation.
There are many precedents for this idea in both the Old and New Testaments. In Jeremiah 29:7, Jeremiah instructs Jewish exiles in Babylon to seek the welfare of their resident city. In 1 Peter 2:17, Peter reminds Christians to honor the emperor.
Two mistaken ideas at each end of the theological spectrum are fueling the debate about Christian Nationalism. On one side: the idea that Christians should be entirely focused on the Gospel and nothing else. This view suggests that the Great Commission calls for a singular emphasis on spreading the Gospel, and any distraction into worldly politics is a detour.
The opposing view argues that America should be restored as a Christian nation led solely by Christians and equipped with Christian institutions. They believe the government should promote Christianity as the only valid faith. While most in this group acknowledge that believers cannot be forced to have saving faith in Jesus Christ, they correctly see that the Christian worldview is true but also believe it should dominate government.
Both ideas are embraced by faithful conservative Christians who belong to Bible-believing churches committed to solid doctrine and living out their Christian faith in a hostile world. Most in both groups love America and want the best for its citizens.
But both extremes go too far. God has established three institutions to promote human flourishing: the government, the church and the family. All three divinely appointed institutions have specific roles, and when they overstep their functions, the results can be disastrous.
Attempting to spread the Gospel without addressing societal issues does not align with the biblical model. Good always opposes evil, and the Church must stand against unjust governments and harmful cultural trends. Over the past four decades, the American church has often fallen short in this mission, leaving the nation in moral and spiritual turmoil.
On the other hand, the pendulum cannot swing too far. There is no biblical mandate for Christians to establish a church-run government. The role of the government is clearly outlined in many biblical passages, especially in Romans 13:1-7. The government is to bear the sword as a servant of God and deliver justice to wrongdoers.
There is no requirement for the Church to assume this role. However, individual Christians can and should participate in all areas of government as part of this process. However, every Christian should get involved in the political process. The primary obligation is to stay informed about policies and candidates, and to vote wisely in accordance with a Christian worldview.
Some Christians will be called to serve more actively, including speaking out politically or culturally, especially in resisting evil or misguided ideologies. Charlie Kirk dedicated his life to this mission and paid the ultimate price. The political left could not counter his arguments with logic, so an assassin inspired by their ideas ended his life with violence. His influence only grew stronger; the truth will always prevail.
The Left responded to Charlie’s memorial by derogatorily labeling those who gathered to honor Charlie Kirk as Christian nationalists. Therefore, let us become so — for the glory of God, the furtherance of the Gospel and the good of America.
Dr. David Murphy is a Faculty Fellow at the Centennial Institute and the Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences, College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University. He served 25 years as an Air Force fighter pilot and Group Commander before retiring in 2014. He writes extensively on national security and domestic policy. The views expressed by the author are his own and do not represent the views of Centennial Institute or Colorado Christian University.
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I’m a Christian and a patriot.
Everything else flows from that position.
Rightly or wrongly, I think there is a widespread belief that Christian Nationalism is an intended combination of Church and State. An explicitly — even mandatory — Christian nation.
I see myself as a Christian.
I see myself as a Nationalist/Patriot.
I’m not sure I am as comfortable with Christian Nationalist. I think Charlie Kirk said the same thing.
I believe in nations over globalism.
I believe in Jesus over everything.
I am a Christian Nationalist.
The FBI will play smash the rabbit with Nationalists.
I’m a Judeo-Christian Nationalist. Can I join the party too?
Christians are great people, doing good things for the world, and are not murdering me on principle. So I’m PRO.
No...we should not.
Do not embrace the narratives of the Left.
I agree, i stand with the Christian nationalists.
Bingo.
It is well recognized that words can be susceptible to more than one meaning, as in this case. In our case, a Christian Nationalist does not necessarily have to believe in a Christian Nation type of government.
Of course, the left gets a two'fer by applying its derogatory definition to both meanings.
The distinctions made by Dr. Murphy are subtly shaded. He is correct; but it takes a lot of careful study to understand his points. That is why, even among Christians, there are sharp disagreements on the subject (Christian nationalism). I wish it weren’t so because the issue is dividing the Church.
The opposing view argues that America should be restored as a Christian nation led solely by Christians and equipped with Christian institutions...
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A nation that began with 13 Colonies, as Christ began with Him and His 12.
A nation that grew to 50 states, as the New Covenant Church grew at 50.
Might already be a Christian nation.
If that Christian nation was carrying a staff that transformed into a serpent.
Maybe the problem is that the nation and the Church are reflections of a fully corrupted, serpent led entity that needs its tail grabbed.
And for those who have been leading the nation to sit down and shut up while it gets its tail grabbed through some loud mouth NYer who’s goal is restore law, order, justice instead of lawlessness, disorder and just us it morphed into thanks to those from within, even some very more prominently ‘Christ like’ than Trump is.
I’m with you on this one.
Agreed. The left uses wordplay. They say it's "Christian nationalism" to be pro-life, when the left is who've used the power of govt to push for 65 to 70 million babies to be aborted by their child sacrifice cult teachings.
The left accuses "Christian nationalists" of trying to indoctrinate kids. When the reality is that it's the left using the power of government to indoctrinate kids in public schools with modern day hedonism. The same for non govt entities like Hollywood. Shows like Chosen promoting faith in Christ are rare, while shows promoting LGBTQWERTY are all over the place.
Instead of us saying we're Christian nationalists, we should use our time in govt to remove the blatant religious cult stuff the left promotes, at least in the ways they use govt to do so. And in the non-govt ways they promote their cult (i.e. Hollywood) we should use our 1st amendment rights to ridicule them for the cult they are, while using our 1st amendment rights to point people to Jesus.
Agreed. The left uses wordplay. They say it's "Christian nationalism" to be pro-life, when the left is who've used the power of govt to push for 65 to 70 million babies to be aborted by their child sacrifice cult teachings.
The left accuses "Christian nationalists" of trying to indoctrinate kids. When the reality is that it's the left using the power of government to indoctrinate kids in public schools with modern day hedonism. The same for non govt entities like Hollywood. Shows like Chosen promoting faith in Christ are rare, while shows promoting LGBTQWERTY are all over the place.
Instead of us saying we're Christian nationalists, we should use our time in govt to remove the blatant religious cult stuff the left promotes, at least in the ways they use govt to do so. And in the non-govt ways they promote their cult (i.e. Hollywood) we should use our 1st amendment rights to ridicule them for the cult they are, while using our 1st amendment rights to point people to Jesus.
They often add "White" to emphasize their point. All poll tested to rile their base and shame us all.
Not so long ago, it worked.......
open borders and ‘diversity’ including LBJ’s insane 1965 open border immigration act, were all designed by the leftists to erode Christianity in America and to dilute the people (european descendants) who have historically carried the mantle of Christianity and spread it around the world.
Diversity is an attack on Christians by satan to try to stop those who would spread the Gospel.
You have been duped. They even lie and say that we’ve always had open borders ‘nation of immigrants’ but its’ an absolute lie. The open borders have only been since commies in 1965 made it that way. Before that immigration was restricted to Christian nations.
I am Christian.
I am Nationalist.
And where does every third worlder want to move regardless of religion.
? White Christian nations. Where are the commie progs complaining about Islamic nations?
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