Do you want fear, division and hate
to rule over your heart?

Or do you need forgiveness, unity and
the Grace of Jesus in your heart?

Use your Faith or lose it

White Evangelicals, lost in faithless hypocrisy,
Can’t even restore morality in their sanctuary.
Yet they call themselves ‘Christian Nationalists’,
As if they can reverse the nation’s wicked twists.

They are putting the cart before the horse,
Dragging us deeper into their heresy farce.
Their only direction to go, is in reverse,
A woeful sight; a failed nation’s curse.

‘Nationalist Christians’, would be more apt,
Replacing their democracy with a MAGA cap.
So they aspire for a state religion to legislate,
In hopes that faith and morality, it will create.

But can you really believe this, is it not wild?
Belief in authoritarianism, the gospel defiled.
Oh, White Evangelicals, what a failure you’ve been.
Your prosperity religion, a betrayal to the Christian.

By: ElRoyPoet © 2023

Prompt: The failure of white evangelicals is that they can’t even restore morality in their churches but still insist they can restore morality to our nation—that’s why they call themselves “Christian nationalists”. It’s like “putting the cart before the horse”. Ironically, the only direction they’re pulling us is in reverse. They should call themselves “nationalist Christians” instead because they’re hoping to replace our democracy with authoritarianism. They believe that if the government is allowed to legislate a state religion, it will fix their lack of faith. Can you believe that?

The term “Christian nationalist” has become a highly controversial label associated with identity politics. Some use it as a derogatory slur, while others proudly embrace it as a badge of honor. At its core, Christian nationalism is a movement that seeks to merge Christianity with American national identity, elevating religious beliefs and values over secular ones. However, it is crucial to recognize that this ideology is not an authentic expression of Christianity, but rather a form of covert theocracy.

Christian nationalists often invoke the Bible to justify their movement, but their interpretation is far from the spirit of compassion and inclusivity that lies at the heart of Christianity. Instead, they selectively cite Bible passages to condemn marginalized communities, taking them out of context to promote prejudice and intolerance. This distorted interpretation of scripture directly contradicts the message of love and acceptance that Christianity preaches.

Central to the concept of Christian nationalism is the idea of a “Christian nation.” According to this belief, the United States was founded on Christian values, and its laws and values should reflect this heritage. However, this interpretation overlooks the fact that many of America’s founding fathers were not religious, and the Constitution explicitly separates church and state. By seeking to impose a specific religious identity on a diverse and pluralistic society, Christian nationalists are promoting a form of religious discrimination that is incompatible with the principles of the First Amendment and equal rights.

In reality, Christian nationalism is an organized religion that places emphasis on prosperity, power hierarchies, and patriarchy. It prioritizes political gain over spiritual growth and uses religion as a tool to manipulate and control others. The failure of white evangelicals to uphold moral principles within their own communities is a testament to this fact. Despite this, they insist on imposing their values on society, acting to maintain their own white supremacy and privilege.

White Christian nationalists exploit existing societal divides, using issues such as immigration, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, BLM racial justice movements, and anti-fascist activism to stoke resentment and mobilize supporters. Through radical church leaders and social media, they tap into grievances and fears, encouraging followers to vote Republican.

Recently, we witnessed the dangerous consequences of this cult-like behavior during the insurrection that unfolded on January 6th in Washington DC. Thousands of “patriots” were motivated to threaten lawmakers based on a single tweet: “Be there, will be wild!”, from former President Trump. The ongoing stoking of the MAGA mob poses a significant threat to our republic. To prevent further division, it is crucial to find a resolution before the situation becomes intolerable. If we fail to put an end to this frenzy, we risk the destruction of liberal democracy.

In conclusion, Christian nationalism weaponizes the Bible as a means to promote bigotry and intolerance while rejecting other religions and beliefs. It prioritizes political gain over spiritual growth and employs religion to manipulate and control others. It is imperative for Christians to reject religious extremism and instead embrace the true spirit of their faith, which promotes love, acceptance, and social justice. Only then can we aspire to build a more inclusive and compassionate society.

I Exposed the Most Corrupt Churches in America…

Analogy: Before we were born, there was a rebellion in Heaven. God’s firstborn said, “I will help all those who choose to go to Earth to return to Heaven by bringing them the gospel. Then they can decide for themselves if they will believe.” However, Lucifer countered, “Let me be their leader, and I will make sure that they all return to Heaven. I will force them to obey, and none will be lost.”

Since then, this disagreement has echoed on Earth. Many liberal leaders argue, “We were all born with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In order for that to transpire, we must also be freemen.” However, Christian nationalists contend, “Wouldn’t it be easier to make the citizens obey the law, by taking away their freedom? Even though we will not allow them to exercise their First Amendment rights, we will trick them into believing that they do. And if any protest, we will punish their insubordination.”

Then, God said, “I will send the Firstborn because they already have their free agency, and no one should be allowed to take away, what I have already given to them.” He sent Jesus to earth to encourage individuals to choose their own path and reject those who sought to limit their liberty.

Jesus wants to help those who chose to come to Earth by providing them with the gospel and allowing them to choose their own path towards redemption. He wants us to exercise our free will because God has given us sovereignty, so that we can choose for ourselves.

Lucifer, on the other hand, seeks dominion over us. He wants to lead us back to heaven by force, without regard to our free agency. He believes that people should be made to obey, and this is the only way to ensure that none will be lost.

The moral of the story is that any demagogue who aims to take away the people’s autonomy is obviously in league with the devil. True leaders understand that sovereignty is a gift from God and should be defended at all costs.

“Satanic panics exists for the same reason that the vast majority of conspiracy theories and hate-driven hoaxes exist. They revolve around scapegoating those seen as having lifestyles and social mores regarded as abhorrent to the perceived majority. They turn outsiders into enemies, unexplainable events into smaller pieces of a vast plot, and make their believers feel they have secret and special knowledge that separates them from the masses. Those who see Satan in the gyrations of Rihanna or the lighting in a speech by Biden believe they can divine information that others can’t, and they take that information and wrap it into the worldview they already have. And that worldview often puts them at the center of a vast battle between good and evil, one that doesn’t require understanding or empathizing with the views and actions of others, only destroying them, because they are bad and out to harm you and innocent children.
Despite the differences in speed and technology between the 1980s and now, the motivation ends up being the same: concern for children and decaying morality that curdles into obsession, paranoia, and scapegoating. And in both the 1980s panic and the more recent hysteria, no children are actually saved.” Excerpt from Welcome to America’s new, digital Satanic Panic

“Unity requires effort. We are united by our common primary identity as children of God and our commitment to the truths of the restored gospel. In turn, our love of God and our discipleship of Jesus Christ generate genuine concern for others. We value the kaleidoscope of others’ characteristics, perspectives, and talents.
If we are unable to place our discipleship to Jesus Christ above personal interests and viewpoints, we should re-examine our priorities and change.
We might be inclined to say, “Of course we can have unity—if only you would agree with me!” A better approach is to ask, “What can I do to foster unity? How can I respond to help this person draw closer to Christ? What can I do to lessen contention and to build a compassionate and caring Church community?”
When love of Christ envelops our lives, we approach disagreements with meekness, patience, and kindness. We worry less about our own sensitivities and more about our neighbor’s. We seek to moderate and unify. We do not engage in “doubtful disputations,” judge those with whom we disagree, or try to cause them to stumble. Instead, we assume that those with whom we disagree are doing the best they can with the life experiences they have.” By: Dale G. Renlund

“It is we who nourish the ‘Soul Of The World’, and the world we live in will be either better or worse, depending on whether we become better or worse.” By: Paulo Coelho

“But if it is unpleasing in your sight to serve the LORD, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve […], As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD!” Bible, Joshua 24:15

“In order for a government to become a christo-fascist regime, the church must allow itself to be swallowed by the state. In order for a government to remain democratic, the state must be kept separated from the church—so that they’re not tempted to swallow each other.” By: A. Freeman

“How can I expect my religion to change you; If it hasn’t fixed my anxiety yet? I guess—deep down in my heart I was hoping—that your faith would be the exception!” By: B. Bondman

“The devil will remind you over and over again, of your past. Because he knows, that the day you stop feeling sorry for yourself, he has no future with you. Holding on to old grudges will not remove the pain in your brain. Only Jesus can transform your life, if you allow him into your heart.” By: ElRoyPoet

Is the Trump presidency a religious cult?

MAGA definition: Originally used by Ronald Reagan as a campaign slogan in his 1980 presidential campaign (Let’s Make America Great Again), it has since been described as a loaded phrase. It has been described as a slogan representing American exceptionalism and promoting an idealistic or romanticized American past that excludes certain groups. Multiple scholars, journalists, and commentators have called the slogan racist, regarding it as dog-whistle politics and coded language.