You don’t need CRT - nothing against CRT - but you don’t need it. History disrupts that - just plain old history. “That strikes at the heart of that primary identity that we are God’s chosen people and that this is our country,” du Mez said. Explain how a 'Christian' nation can decimate Native Americans, can enslave Black populations or African populations - explain again how that’s Christian?’ “And so when you get something like the 1619 Project that says, ‘Well, wait a minute here. “Christian nationalism has this myth that America is a good country, from its founding,” Du Mez told Pete Dominick this week on his “Stand Up with Pete Dominick” podcast. Wilsey, who writes extensively about Christian nationalism in his essay, “ The Many Faces of Christian Nationalism,” said that, while some earlier conceptions of Christian nationalism were forward-looking, its modern iteration is more nostalgic, looking back to an imagined past and cherry-picking facts from history.ĭu Mez said the avoidance of a full accounting of American history and a fixation by staunch conservative groups to target concepts such as Critical Race Theory in schools is actually part of a strategy to ensure their own political power. Wilsey said this was an example of "good and righteous" Christian nationalism, "manifesting hope and flourishing through human freedom and equality under God.” He interpreted the Civil War not as God’s vindication of the north over the south, but as God’s judgment on the nation as a whole for the sin of slavery. Abraham Lincoln, for example, suffused his speeches with biblical language in support of preserving the Union. There are cases where Christian nationalism has been viewed, historically, as positive. Philosophically, they believe they can interpret the intent of the founders much as one would interpret scripture.Theologically, they believe God has uniquely blessed America.They believe the American founders were Christians.history, but modern-day nationalists share three common themes: Wilsey, an associate professor of church history at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, the concept of Christian nationalism has seen several manifestations throughout U.S. “Perhaps those in this room will listen to me: I do not believe we should force our views on the public."Īccording to John D. ![]() "I am a born-again Christian,” one man told the board Tuesday, Jan. “This is Christian nationalism, where religion supersedes the state.”Īlthough many opponents have focused on specific policy decisions made by the board, some speaking during public comment have also been disturbed by the religious rhetoric Ottawa Impact has touted - and the increasing presence of faith-based commentary at government meetings. "The Lord says he will bless all who serve him and the enemies will lie beneath his feet." ![]() ![]() ”The power you have has been delegated by Christ." What’s emerging as a more powerful message, however, is the "divine plan" many of the board’s supporters say was responsible for the August primary election that secured the officials’ victories. Supporters of the board - now led by eight members of far-right political group Ottawa Impact - have frequently brought up COVID-19-based talking points, claiming the 2020 presidential election was "stolen" or challenging the effectiveness of face masks and vaccines. More: Did the majority of Ottawa County support Ottawa Impact at the polls? The data says no ![]() More: Ottawa County remains a community divided in most recent board meeting As they speak, two distinct storylines are taking shape. OTTAWA COUNTY - Passionate public comment has dominated recent Ottawa County board meetings, as residents react to several sweeping, controversial changes made earlier this month.
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