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White Christian Nationalism Explained
How to spot a white Christian nationalist
Think you know what white Christain nationalism looks like? Let's find out!
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Which of these actions could represent white Christian nationalist ideology?
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Supporting policies that would make Christianity the national religion.
Saying only “real Christians” deserve First Amendment protections
Disparaging religions other than Christianity
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These are all signs of white Christian nationalist ideology
Refusing to respect religions other than Christianity could be a sign of white Christian nationalism. Believing the United States should be or was intended to be a Christian nation could be a sign of white Christian nationalism. Believing that only Christians who share conservative white evangelicals’ beliefs count or should enjoy religious liberty could be a sign of white Christian nationalism. These all represent white Christian nationalist ideology because they either assert the United States should be a Christian nation, show disrespect for other religions, or show disrespect for other types of Christians.
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Did the founding fathers intend for the U.S. to be a Christian nation?
Yeah that definitely wasn't what they wanted
No
The founding fathers definitely intended the United States to be a Christian nation
Yes
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The framers provided for the freedom of all religions, as well as the freedom from religion, in the First Amendment to the Constitution. They understood that welcoming diverse beliefs was part of their experiment in creating a new country.
What part of "freedom of religion" was unclear, my guy?
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In fact, the First Amendment to the Constitution protects all religious freedom, not just Christianity, and also protects our freedom from religion. The framers never intended the US to be a Christian nation but rather a place that welcomes people with a variety of religious beliefs, including atheism.
What part of "freedom of religion" was unclear, my guy?
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Is white Christian nationalism rooted in racism?
That's not what's happening here.
No
Just like a lot of terrible things in America
Yes
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White Christian nationalism is rooted in white supremacy and the idea that white people, specifically white Christians, are superior and should remain dominant. This vile ideology has a long history in the United States.
yeah, it's in the name
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White Christian nationalism stems from white supremacist ideology and the belief that white people, specifically white Christians, are superior and should remain dominant.
yikes
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Which of these statements is based on white Christian nationalist thinking?
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Option 2
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Option 4
I believe in Christianity, but I don’t think it should be forced on anyone else.
Not everyone in this country is a Christian, and that’s OK.
This is a Christian nation. The church of the Lord Jesus Christ started America.
All religions, including no religion, are welcome here.
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Option 2
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How is white Christian nationalism dangerous to our democracy?
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White Christian nationalists are more likely to support political violence to enact their policies.
White Christian nationalists often demonize groups that do not hold the same beliefs or look or act like them.
White Christian nationalists are more likely to support authoritarian leaders.
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It was the secret fourth option - all of the above
No matter what you selected, you were right. These all represent ways in which white Christian nationalism is dangerous to our democracy. White Christian nationalists tend to support authoritarian leaders who will push their oppressive beliefs. White Christian nationalists have been known to commit acts of political violence to try to further their policies. White Christian nationalists will frequently demonize other groups, including other Christians.
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Nope. Not true.
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Is every Christian a white Christian nationalist?
Yep. All of 'em
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Which of these statements is based on white Christian nationalist thinking?
A person who rarely attends church but still holds religious beliefs and uses those beliefs to inform their morals.
A pastor who preaches that white Christians should take over the country and govern based on their interpretation of the Bible.
A pastor who preaches acceptance and peace.
A person who attends church regularly and believes in loving everyone.
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It’s important to distinguish between the religion of Christianity and its many different expressions, and the political ideology of White Christian nationalism, and now you have a bit more info to help you tell the difference.Remember that white Christian nationalists believe the United States was created for people like them, and that their interpretation of the Bible should reign supreme, threatening many Americans’ freedom and equality. We must work together to stand up for the idea that “We the people” means all the people–and prevent white Christian nationalists from getting the power they want to force their views on the rest of us.
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While some Christians express white Christian nationalist thinking, and some Christian nationalists aren’t white, many Christians reject white Christian nationalist ideas and political goals.
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Clergy members who preach religious beliefs are not necessarily white Christian nationalists just because they preach Christianity.
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Simply attending church doesn’t make someone a white Christian nationalist.
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Incorrect. Simply holding Christian beliefs does not make someone a white Christian nationalist.
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Incorrect. Some White Christian nationalists are eager to use government power to impose their beliefs on others.
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Incorrect. Religious diversity and respectful pluralism are American ideals, but are not generally embraced by white Christian nationalists.
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While some Christians express white Christian nationalist thinking, and some Christian nationalists aren’t white, many Christians reject white Christian nationalist ideas and political goals.
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The idea that everyone should be forced to live according to one’s interpretation of the Bible is a hallmark of white Christian nationalism.
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Yup. This statement wrongly says that the United States is a Christian nation, a core belief of white Christian nationalism. The writers of the Constitution could have declared the US a Christian nation and chose not to.
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