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Christian Nationalism Is A Hate Cult. Change My Mind.

Feb 24, 2023

I’ve had some time to think about the real issues facing Canadians.

Christian Nationalism is up there.

I’ve been privy to “Christianity’ because of my upbringing. I grew up in a home that faithfully attended a Christian Missionary Alliance church where the Christian Nationalist messaging we hear today was very familiar.

Being gay is a sin; nonbelievers are going to hell, the rapture, not being “equally yolked” with non-Christians, the end times, the mark of the beast, etc. When we weren’t being used to street witness to homeless people in Vancouver, we were sent to youth group where this messaging was repeated on Tuesday nights and for 2 hours every Sunday.

So I know Christians and their extremist bastard brothers and sisters, Christian Nationalists, very well. But there’s a HUGE difference between “Christians” and “Christian Nationalists.”

There are 20,000 denominations of “Christian” faiths/belief systems.

Catholics call themselves “Christians.” 7th-day Adventists, baptists, Russian Orthodox, Greek Orthodox – you get it.  Christianity is the umbrella that covers over 20k groups/humans who believes in the Bible, a conversion experience, heaven, and a hell of varying degrees.

Christian Nationalism envelops the extremes of most of those denominations. It’s a movement that promotes the idea that the United States/Canada are Christian nations founded on Christian principles and should remain as such. This ideology is a combination of religious beliefs and political views. It can be found in various parts of the country, from small communities to the highest levels of government.

While Christian Nationalism may seem like a harmless expression of faith, it isn’t. Christian Nationalism is the vehicular faith for violent, hateful Christian white supremacists. They are to Christianity what ISIS is to Muslims.

Don’t believe me? Believe Christian Amanda Taylor, Leader of the National Baptist Association in America, correctly broke down the difference between Christians and Christian Nationalism with the J6 committee last week. It’s educational and worth the watch:

Here are the dog-whistling points of difference between Extremist Christian Nationalists and people who call themselves “Christians.”

  1. Exclusion of Non-Christians

One of the most significant dangers of Christian Nationalism is the exclusion of non-Christians. The idea that the United States is a Christian nation can lead to the marginalization and discrimination of people of other faiths. This can take many forms, from hate speech and violent acts to exclusion from public spaces and political power.

  1. Distortion of History

Another hidden danger of Christian Nationalism is the distortion of history. Christian Nationalists often present a skewed version of the past, portraying the founding fathers as devout Christians who sought to create a nation based on biblical principles. However, this narrative ignores the many complexities and contradictions of the founding era, including the existence of non-Christian and non-religious influences.

  1. Political Manipulation

Christian Nationalism can also be used as a tool for political manipulation. Some politicians use religious language and symbolism to gain support from Christian voters, even if their policies are not aligned with Christian values. This can lead to manipulating public opinion and distortion of democratic processes.

  1. Justification of Violence

Finally, Christian Nationalism can be used to justify violence and aggression toward those who do not conform to its views. This can include violent acts against non-Christians and the promotion of war and military intervention in the name of Christian values.

Christian Nationalism is a complex and multifaceted ideology that can have hidden dangers. It is essential to recognize these dangers and to work towards a society that is inclusive, tolerant, and respectful of all people, regardless of their faith or beliefs.

Canada’s Christian Nationalist movement is quieter than the one in America, but it includes the same hateful rhetoric of “reclamation” of Christian Values or Bust, uniting Canada under God and their Christian Nationalist values of hateful exclusivity of nonbelievers, gays, Scientists, doctors, climate change experts, constitutional law experts, and people of color.

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre rose to power courting Christian Nationalists with his “Reclaim Canada” bit supported by Stephen Harpers IDU, and every evangelical

The Ottawa Convoy was entirely organized funded and serviced by the Chrsitian Nationalist movement. Again, Christians, easily confused, stand under that umbrella

Violent Christian Nationalism manifests itself through things like The Ottawa Convoy gathering extremists from dozens if not hundreds of denominations. According to their scripture (Christian Nationalists think the Bible is literal holy law) and the end times is upon us.

Those “End Times” include Satan ruling the planet for 1000 years and their goal is to ready the Christian troops and stand up to satanic (democratic) countries governed by non beleivers. It’s part mystical spritual fantasy/part white supremacy and violence is permitted when youre fighting the devil.  This all happens before the four horsemen of the apocolypse show up to bang all the virgins.

Now remember, part of the deal Chrsitian’s enter into when they give their lives over to Buddy Christ for a life time of earthly persecution, is eternal life in Heaven. And entirely made up unproveable place no one has come back from or been to. It’s a tough sell. But when they sell it, everlasting life is at stake so they’ll do anything their Lord/Pastor/Religious Militia member tells them to cuz their eneternal life counts on it.

Chrstian Nationalists = Vanilla ISIS. The White Euro version of the Taliban.

They use kids as Human sheilds, too.

 

 

 

 

Dean Blundell

Dean Blundell is a Canadian radio personality. Best known as a longtime morning host on CFNY-FM (The Edge) in Toronto, Ontario. In 2015 he was named the new morning host on sports radio station CJCL (Sportsnet 590 The Fan). Dean started his career in radio in 2001 and for nearly 20 years been entertaining the radio audience. Dean’s newest venture is the launch of his site and podcast which is gaining tremendous momentum across North America.

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