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'Christian Nationalism:' The Latest Left-Wing
Bigoted Slur TacticNEWS PROVIDED BY
Richard Harris
Dec. 12, 2023
OPINION, Dec. 12, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- The following is submitted by Richard Harris, Executive
Director of the Truth & Liberty Coalition:
A new bigoted slur from Democrats has hit the scene.
With the pejorative label of "Christian Nationalist," leftists hope to
delegitimize and disenfranchise Christians who advocate for public
morality, free speech, family values, and the right to life. By linking
Christianity and "nationalism" in one phrase, they are cleverly
conjuring a blended image of Nazi-esque tyranny and government-imposed
religion. The slur is usually accompanied by false accusations that
Christians want to create a "theocracy" and "force" their religion on
others.
A particularly shocking and shameful instance of this bigotry occurred a
few days ago when Democratic commentator James Carville said on the Bill
Maher show that "Christian Nationalists" are more dangerous than
Al-Qaeda. Think of it, Bible-believing, patriotic Christians are more of
a threat to this nation than the Islamic jihadis who slaughtered more
than 3,000 innocent Americans on 9/11.
The real threat to our republic is not biblical Christianity, but the
tyrannical thinking of the left that has spread through the nation like
a cancer. A thought system that will say that over 100 million Americans
should be disqualified from participation in public life and treated as
a national security threat, simply because they believe the teachings of
the Bible, is the real threat to freedom! In America, every person,
atheist and Christian alike, has the right to peacefully participate in
our free republican processes according to his personal convictions.
People like James Carville have forgotten that our nation's commitment
to freedom came from the teachings of the Bible. Our national birth
certificate, the Declaration of Independence, refers to God five
separate times, stating that God is our creator, that He gave us
unalienable rights, and that He has woven his unalterable moral law into
nature.
Many Presidents have acknowledged the biblical origins of our national
commitment to freedom. Andrew Jackson said, "The Bible is the rock on
which our republic rests." Ronald Reagan stated,
"Of the many influences that have shaped the
United States of America into a distinctive Nation and people, none
may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible
...The Bible and its teachings helped form the basis of the Founding
Fathers' abiding belief in the inalienable right of the individual –
rights which they found implicit in the Bible's teaching of the
inherent worth and dignity of the individual."
Cornell University professor, Clinton Rossiter, in his
book "Seedtime of the Republic," identified six individuals as the most
influential thought leaders of America's Founding Era. Four of those men
were ministers of the Gospel, like Rev. John Wise, whose sermons
articulated the core ideas of the Declaration, including God-given
unalienable rights, the consent of the governed and the equality of man.
The "Christian Nationalist" smear from modern Leftists is the latest
manifestation of the same radical secularism that gave rise to the
communist revolutions in Russia and China that resulted in the death,
torture and imprisonment of countless millions.
Carville's thinking contradicts both the teachings of Christ and our
history as a nation. Jesus said we are to be the "salt of the earth" and
"the light of the world." He commanded his followers to "Go and teach
all nations" and to "let your light so shine before men that they may
see your good works and give glory to God." (Matthew 28:19 and 5:14-16)
Our founders recognized that religion and morality are essential to the
success of the Republic. In his Farewell Address, President Washington
counseled the nation,
"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to
political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable
supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who
should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness. ...
The mere politician equally with the pious man ought to respect and
to cherish them."
Participation in the public square is not only a
Christian's unalienable right, but also his sacred duty. John Jay, the
first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, an author of the
Federalist Papers and a signer of the Declaration, stated,
"Providence has given to our people the choice of
their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and
interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for
their rulers."
"Christian Nationalism," then, is Marxist demagoguery
designed to instill un-American bigotry against a massive segment of our
nation who are exercising their unalienable rights. Americans today
should utterly reject this latest tactic of the radical left and hold
fast to the principles on which the nation was built.
About Richard Harris:
Richard Harris serves as the Executive Director of the Truth & Liberty
Coalition, based in Woodland Park, Colorado. Truth & Liberty, founded by
world-renowned bible teacher Andrew Wommack, has become an influential voice
in our nation, calling the Body of Christ to stand for truth in the seven
mountains of cultural influence. Richard co-hosts the Truth & Liberty Live
Cast weekly and spearheads Truth & Liberty's work to educate, unify, and
mobilize Christians through media, grassroots activism, inspirational
conferences, and strategic collaboration.
https://truthandliberty.net
SOURCE Richard Harris
CONTACT: Media Relations, Truth & Liberty Coalition, 719-651-5943
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