13 sats \ 4 replies \ @Hamstr 10 Jul \ on: Do you know anyone that self identifies as a Christian Nationalist? meta
I think this goes into sovereignty, because it semi relates to god's/nature law. Not too sure, but if I am correct these individuals are Christians and nationals and not U.S. citizens. Don't quote me on this, but I think that what it's meant.
You're way off. When people use the term "Christian Nationalists" they are referring to conservative mostly evangelical American Christians that support voting for politicians that will "lead" the nation back to more traditional Christian values and laws that encourage or force this.
The nationalist part is the very common idea through history of national identity. A people group based on citizenship vs. race or religion. Its not an inaccurate term but it is meant in my view to associate them with other forms of nationalist movements like that of Nazi Germany.
While I disagree with the conservative political movement in general there are a long way from warranting this comparison. I believe this term is yet another tool to divide people.
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Umm if u look at 8 USC 1401 the people are already divided clearly as stated, "Nationals" and "Citizens" of the U.S." born as both but the true conferring happens when you register to drive, vote etc by contract.
And your first definition was what I meant. People want the dejure, and are sick of the de facto
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Different topic
Christian nationalist is a pejorative, a loaded term by the left wing media to denigrate Christians and conservatives
I am not Christian but have conservative political beliefs. I am guilty by association with Christian nationalism and the Tea Party.
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Ok, this doesn't sounds relevant to the discussion to me. I misunderstood what you were saying at first. These people likely have driver's licenses and also vote. They are both nationals and citizens.
Point is, this isn't something most are aware of and isn't really even considered when people from a different political position are categorizing them.
The point of those using the term is describing their goals and methods to achieve them.
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