Posted on 03/22/2021 10:02:57 PM PDT by DeweyCA
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A pattern has emerged. An academic, often from a theologically liberal persuasion, paints a caricature of "Christian nationalism" that is clearly outside the lines of orthodox Christianity. Celebrity pastors and writers then point to that distorted definition, label any related viewpoints as heresy and call for all evangelicals to practice discernment or repent of compromising political idolatry. They point to inappropriate, but mostly anomalous, displays of Christian symbolism in political settings. Few pause long enough to consider what millions of Christians might actually mean when we say that America is a "Christian nation," or champion viewpoints that accord with traditional nationalist principles.
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My own definition of "Christian nationalism" would be this: An orientation for engaging in the public square that recognizes America as a Christian nation, where our rights and duties are understood to come from God and where our primary responsibilities as citizens are for building and preserving the strength, prosperity and health of our own country. It is a commitment to an institutional separation between church and state, but not the separation of Christianity from its influence on government and society. It is a belief that our participation in the political system can lead to beneficial outcomes for our own communities, as well as individuals of all faiths.
Critics like Samuel Perry and Andrew Whitehead know the reality that we are a historically Christian nation. The issue is they don't want us advancing public policy based on a "specific vision for the country" because it conflicts with their own vision. They have their own agenda: progressive, secular globalism. That's OK. It's their right, under our system, to have that view and to participate themselves. But let's not pretend...that their agenda is about anything other than power.
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How do you have one and still have the other?
According to the author we're a Christian nation. Not Muslim, not Hindu, not Buddhist, not atheist, not Jewish.
The argument against the Left is simple.
Their beliefs are no different as to their nature than are the beliefs of Christians - a BELIEF system.
The Left’s arguments against Christians noting their connections to their Christian values, on any issue, is a total hypocrisy as the Left has no problem praising its values in political matters.
The problem is that the Left refuses to make the simple argument that it disagrees with you, a Christian, but tries to argue you have no right to take note of your value system the same way the Left does. Their hypocrisy becomes an attempt to control arguments by claiming your source is illegitimate - but theirs is not.
If God exists, especially the Christian God, he provides love and comfort to those who hate him as those who love him.
Okay???
He loves everyone. But he would not be on the same side as people who promote evil.
It is obvious you do not read the Bible much.
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