Christian Nationalism is a false ideology/system. Even though some of the affirmations of CN are clearly stated in the Scripture for instance:
1. Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Saviour of Mankind.
2. All life, from conception until death, is sacred and the right to life is paramount.
3. Marriage is an institution sanctioned by God between one man and one woman
Other CN beliefs are not clearly stated in Scripture for instance:
1. Every American has the right to practical self-defense and the right to bear arms is as important as any of our other liberties.
2. Capitalism is the best system for social development and Christian Charity the world yas ever known....."
3. Strong borders are a necessity for a safe and prosperous society.
4. Islam.....must be recognized and treated as a threat to America and Western Civilization as a whole"
5. Politics is JUST as capable of SAVING SOULS as other forms of Evangelical outreach.
(Points 1-5 are taken from the CN website: christiannationalism.com).
These last four tenants dont come from the Bible, but from paranoia. You can certainly call this movement NATIONALISTIC, but you can't call it it Christian. There is NOTHING Christian about the present day CN movement.
Jesus was VERY clear when He said, "By THIS all people will know that you are my Disciples......" What is the "This"? Well, let me tell you what it is NOT.
1 It is NOT the right to bear arms.
2. It is NOT Capitalism.
3. It is NOT strong borders.
4. It is NOT hatred toward Islam.
5. It is NOT Hatred of the poor.
6. It is NOT belonging to the "RIGHT" political party.
7. It is NOT citizenship in America
So, what is the "THIS" that Jesus that says identifies people as belonging to Him ( i.e, True Christians). IT is LOVE (John 13:35). By LOVE will all people know that you are His disciples ( i.e. followers).
Let me state Loud and clear. In my opinion, the CN movement is NOT a true Christian movement because it is NOT driven by LOVE. It is driven by a paronoid, racially/economically biased, Humanistic ideology/politic dressed in Christian clothing ( a form of liberation theology). Just because one prefaces something with the Adjective "Christian" DOES NOT make that thing Christian. For example, take Christian Science. Christian Science is NEITHER Christian nor Scientific. How about the "Way International"? It may be international, but it AIN'T the way. What about the "Unification Church"? Well, it may be Unified, BUT it's NOT the Church.
Let me close with this. Jesus said in Matthew 24:5, "For many will come in my name, claiming, " I am the Christ", and they will DECEIVE many". Folks this is happening TODAY and the CN movement is one of those many.
