How do you respond to the idea that CN should be called some variant of Christian Fascism instead of Christian Nationalism? It seems to me it would be more of an attention-grabber but could also be unhelpful since there are some people on the fence about CN who could be persuaded that it's harmful, but they may not be willing to listen after being labeled fascists.
The questions you raise are the same ones that I wrestle with concerning this question. Recent work published by Sam Perry shows most of the people who have heard about Christian nationalism are most likely to oppose it--sort of a "preaching to the choir" effect. I think the stronger "Christian Fascism" would likely result in closing down even more conversations even if it might appeal to some who already dislike CN. If our goal is engagement with the hope of sharing empirical evidence and bringing some new folks along on the journey, being attentive to how labels might resonate is important.
I appreciate your empirical definition of CN. However would you say this definition could also apply to Christian nationalists in, say, Russia, Uganda, or Brazil? It strikes me that there are significant similarities but also some differences. Do we need a different definition of CN for every country or is it possible to come up with one that would work globally?
Honestly not trying to be a jerk, but does Bill Yoh know this highly CN organization lists him as one of their influencers? Truth and Liberty Coalition board members are poster children for 7M and CN: Womack, Wallnau and Barton. I haven’t watched the video yet, but it’s not a good look.
How do you respond to the idea that CN should be called some variant of Christian Fascism instead of Christian Nationalism? It seems to me it would be more of an attention-grabber but could also be unhelpful since there are some people on the fence about CN who could be persuaded that it's harmful, but they may not be willing to listen after being labeled fascists.
The questions you raise are the same ones that I wrestle with concerning this question. Recent work published by Sam Perry shows most of the people who have heard about Christian nationalism are most likely to oppose it--sort of a "preaching to the choir" effect. I think the stronger "Christian Fascism" would likely result in closing down even more conversations even if it might appeal to some who already dislike CN. If our goal is engagement with the hope of sharing empirical evidence and bringing some new folks along on the journey, being attentive to how labels might resonate is important.
It’s what cults do when they try to hide what they really are. There’s a need for a Confessing Church right about now, because this is some apostasy.
I appreciate your empirical definition of CN. However would you say this definition could also apply to Christian nationalists in, say, Russia, Uganda, or Brazil? It strikes me that there are significant similarities but also some differences. Do we need a different definition of CN for every country or is it possible to come up with one that would work globally?
Honestly not trying to be a jerk, but does Bill Yoh know this highly CN organization lists him as one of their influencers? Truth and Liberty Coalition board members are poster children for 7M and CN: Womack, Wallnau and Barton. I haven’t watched the video yet, but it’s not a good look.
https://truthandliberty.net/bio/bill-yoh/