Christian Nationalism Is Fascism. Here’s Why.
By Charles Toy
A key facet of Fascism is control via extreme Nationalism. “The nation is viewed as supreme, and nationalistic symbols (like religion) and rhetoric are used to unite the population.”
With over 200 distinct Christian denominations in the United States, which one would be chosen to represent our “National Ideals?” The current Populist version in the US is The “Christian” Right. Its ideology is 100% opposite of the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is the Religion of Empire. It worships Mammon and power. It exemplifies the teaching in ‘The parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man’ (Luke 16:19-31).
The Framers of the US Constitution were extremely wise to enshrine, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.” Christianity wasn’t intended to be part of Nationalism then (Framer’s era); It isn’t now; And, it never will be if we know what’s good for us. It’s already being used as a cover for racism, bigotry, misogyny, and as a means to throw “The Least of These” under the bus.
Its power brokers scapegoat vulnerable and oppressed groups using obscure and misinterpreted scripture. For example, the Old Testament scripture they use to discriminate against LGBTQA+ people also prohibits eating shrimp and wearing mixed fabrics. It puts all these things in the same category.
The New Testament scriptures they use were written by Paul in his musings to the churches in early Christianity. They are full of his personal opinions. Jesus excused several groups from the Marriage Laws (Matthew 19:10-12), saying “Not everyone is able to do this, but only those to whom it has been given.” One man, one woman isn’t a universal command from Jesus. He said it himself.
The same can be proved with regard to “choice” and pregnant women (another vulnerable group), but this is long enough already. The “Christian” Right is wrong, no matter how hard they troll this page with their incessant nonsense.
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