Ten Central Beliefs of Christian Nationalists
1. America is a Christian Nation – The U.S. was founded explicitly as a Christian country, and its laws should reflect biblical values.
2. The Constitution is Divinely Inspired – The Constitution is viewed as guided by God, almost on par with scripture.
3. Separation of Church and State is a Myth – Church and state should be integrated, not separate.
4. Christian Morality Should Shape Law – Government should enforce Christian teachings on issues like abortion and marriage.
5. Religious Liberty Is for Christians First – Freedom of religion mainly applies to Christians, not equally to all faiths.
6. Christianity Confers Cultural Authority – Christians (white, Protestant, conservative) should hold primary influence in society.
7. America Has a Divine Mission – The U.S. is chosen by God for a special role in history.
8. Decline in Christianity Equals National Decline – Secularization is seen as the cause of America’s problems.
9. National Identity and Religious Identity Are Bound Together – To be truly American is to be Christian.
10. Authoritarian Leadership Is Justified to Protect Christian Order – Strong rule is acceptable to enforce Christian dominance.
Excellent neutral-toned summary.
ReplyDeleteThe Founding Fathers were not Christian Nationalists. Their thinking and writing was based in18th C. European Rationalism.