From Australia, and watching with grave concern the rise of Christian nationalism in US and infiltrating in some ways to Australia, can you cite where the Thurman quote can be found? Thanks for your cogent explanations of what is happening.
“Christian” nationalists believe that what they aspire to is for the benefit of others. Benefiting thee, benefits me. Critical thinking be damned. That requires humility. The model and teaching of Jesus Philippians 2:5-11…that dreaded humility is wholly absent
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Interesting thoughts. Still working through the argument's of Christian Nationalism vs Classic Liberalism myself. I think you would need to explain more of why Christians having authority is a bad thing. Jesus gaining authority of the earth through the devil (or the jewish leaders) would have been against God's will. But he did gain authority of the earth (the same object) through the Father (a different means) after his resurrection. So it is not the object of authority, nor the authority itself that was wrong for Christ to possess but rather the means of gaining that authority. Matthew 28:18-20. Just because there is a propensity or sin to use authority doesn't mean all authority is gained wrongly.
Yep, I don't argue Christians should forego all authority and power. I explore this more fully in my book in the chapter on power. And in this piece I hint at that when citing the Civil Rights movement and the voting rights act. Christians can and should use power, but to expand access to the common good likely through sacrificing our own privilege, not just to protect in-group interests and avoid sacrifice.
From Australia, and watching with grave concern the rise of Christian nationalism in US and infiltrating in some ways to Australia, can you cite where the Thurman quote can be found? Thanks for your cogent explanations of what is happening.
Yes, from Jesus and the Disinherited, pages 1-2. :-)
“Christian” nationalists believe that what they aspire to is for the benefit of others. Benefiting thee, benefits me. Critical thinking be damned. That requires humility. The model and teaching of Jesus Philippians 2:5-11…that dreaded humility is wholly absent
Excellent. Concise.
Shared this on social media because it's right on point AND so accessible.
Thank you!!!
So well said. And that Howard Thurman quote. Phew.
Holy Hypocrisy: The Distorted Gospel of Christian Nationalism
How a Movement that Preaches Peace, Justice, and Humility Embraces Violence, Hypocrisy, and Political Power
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Acts 1:8 New International Version
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Interesting thoughts. Still working through the argument's of Christian Nationalism vs Classic Liberalism myself. I think you would need to explain more of why Christians having authority is a bad thing. Jesus gaining authority of the earth through the devil (or the jewish leaders) would have been against God's will. But he did gain authority of the earth (the same object) through the Father (a different means) after his resurrection. So it is not the object of authority, nor the authority itself that was wrong for Christ to possess but rather the means of gaining that authority. Matthew 28:18-20. Just because there is a propensity or sin to use authority doesn't mean all authority is gained wrongly.
Yep, I don't argue Christians should forego all authority and power. I explore this more fully in my book in the chapter on power. And in this piece I hint at that when citing the Civil Rights movement and the voting rights act. Christians can and should use power, but to expand access to the common good likely through sacrificing our own privilege, not just to protect in-group interests and avoid sacrifice.
Honest question: what are examples of voter suppression for citizens with the right to vote?
Thanks for asking. Here's somewhere to start: https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/ensure-every-american-can-vote/voter-suppression.