"I’m a Christian, and I say it proudly, we should be Christian nationalists."

Marjorie Taylor Green ~ Politician and Conspiracy Theorist 

 

You may have heard about Christian nationalism... 

It's the hip (not) new trend all your Bible-beating relatives, and red-hat-wearing neighbors are talking about. Christian nationalism is a casserole of the worst parts of both the 4th of July and Christmas paired scrumptiously with a fine assortment of hatred, guns, and an unquenchable thirst for power. 

That's bigotry delicious - just like your grandma used to make. Yum! 

Join me today as we embark on a dive into different facets and mouthpieces of Christian nationalism. It is a movement that seeks to reform culture and control government; theocracy-style. None of this has anything to do with Jesus, but that has never stopped Christians before.   

Christian nationalism is a frightening and violent distortion of the faith. It twists the teachings of Jesus and scripture into tools of acrimony wielded against others under the guise of supposed righteousness. This toxic ideology is on the rise in religious circles. What was once a term of scorn has now become a badge of honor. 

This ideology and movement is a growing problem that gleefully plants the seeds of fascism and theocracy in America and beyond. 

We'll talk about all that and plenty more snark!

 

Show notes

Episode Timestamp:

Summer Recap 2:00

Christian Cringe: 10:00

Christian Nationalism: 13:50

Another Way: 44:00

Articles Referenced or Useful for Further Reading:

https://sas.rutgers.edu/news-a-events/news/newsroom/faculty/3406-religious-nationalism

https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/08/christian-nationalist-identity-marjorie-taylor-greene.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-christian-nationalism-republican-party_n_62dd70bde4b081f3a9007344

https://time.com/6201483/christian-nationalism-threat-democracy/

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/christian-right-fbi-raid-trump

https://politicalresearch.org/2005/12/05/the-rise-of-dominionismremaking-america-as-a-christian-nation

https://www.thedailybeast.com/reverend-nathan-empsall-says-rejecting-christian-nationalism-is-what-jesus-would-do

https://religionnews.com/2022/08/19/when-will-their-churches-condemn-the-christian-nationalism-rhetoric-of-maga-politicians/

https://theoutline.com/post/8856/seven-mountain-mandate-trump-paula-white

https://youtu.be/qQbGnJd9poc

Featured Crackpots, Grifters, and Prophets: 

Shane Vaughn, Marjorie Taylor Green, Kent Christmas, Dutch Sheets, and Lance Wallnau. 

Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible:

Right Wing Watch

Christian Nightmares

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