Not being able, or willing, to separate cross and flag is Christian nationalism in a nutshell. It’s about more than theology or doctrine. Christian nationalism is a cultural identity built around the myth that the United States is a Christian nation. For many Christian nationalists, who believe that political power is a sign of God’s favor, the Bible should be a governing document of the republic, alongside the Constitution. And many Christian nationalists are willing to topple and overtake anyone or anything that gets in the way of enacting this vision of the United States. Even if it means
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It’s important to note (to me) that the very people who say they want a “Christian Nation” in terms of laws and traditions are actually ignoring some of the most basic and critical teachings of Jesus. Based upon my observations of my community and people I come in contact (all of which are predominantly Christianand/or conservative and Christian-ish) “Loving your neighbor” is being displaced by an attitude of “Let’s Go Brandon”. “Turn the other cheek” is getting lost to bitter arguments and antagonism. Patriotism as a form of clan building is becoming much more visible than washing others feet, or doing anything for “the least of these”. Ego has definitely taken priority over humility.
