FAQ: Christian Nationalism—A No-Bullshit Guide: What the hell is Christian nationalism, anyway?

Christian nationalism is the idea that the United States is, was, and must remain a “Christian nation”—not just in culture, but in law and government. This isn’t about someone’s personal faith; it’s about jamming one narrow brand of Christianity into the lawbooks and forcing it on everyone else. These folks want their version of Christianity to dominate public life, dictate policy, and decide who counts as a “real” American.

Isn’t this just about Christians being involved in politics?
No, not even close. Christians, like anyone else, have every right to participate in democracy. But Christian nationalism goes way beyond that. It’s about demanding special privileges for Christians and pushing for laws that force everyone else to live by their religious rules. That’s not democracy—that’s theocracy with a flag slapped on top.

What do Christian nationalists actually want?
They want prayer and Bible lessons forced back into public schools, whether your kids are Christian or not. They want to ban books they don’t like from libraries and shove anti-LGBTQ policies into law. They push anti-immigrant agendas to keep America “pure,” and they’re hell-bent on rolling back women’s rights, including abortion and divorce. If science or facts clash with their beliefs, they’ll toss those out too—just look at their denial of climate change.

Is this just some fringe group, or is it actually dangerous?
It’s not fringe anymore. Christian nationalism has wormed its way into mainstream right-wing politics, backed by powerful organizations and politicians who see it as a way to cling to power as the country gets more diverse. They’re not shy about using minority rule, voter suppression, and even violence—remember January 6th? That wasn’t just a fluke; it was fueled by this toxic blend of religion and authoritarianism.

Why should veterans and leftists give a damn?
Because we swore an oath to defend the Constitution, not the Bible. Christian nationalism spits on religious freedom, shreds the wall between church and state, and trashes the idea that all Americans—regardless of faith, race, or who they love—deserve equal treatment. It’s about control, not faith. When one group claims God’s on their side and everyone else is the enemy, democracy goes out the window and fascism walks in.

Aren’t these just “family values” or “traditional beliefs”?
That’s the sales pitch, but don’t buy it. Underneath the talk of “values” is a hard-right agenda that’s anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, anti-immigrant, and anti-democracy. It’s not about living your faith; it’s about forcing everyone else to live by it, or else.

What’s the bottom line?
Christian nationalism is a threat to everything this country is supposed to stand for. It’s not about faith—it’s about power. And if you care about freedom, equality, or the Constitution, you should fight it like hell.

As one theologian put it, “Christian nationalism is the collapse of Christian faith into a very particular sort of divisive, nativist, xenophobic American political identity… It is, in fact, idolatry of a very pernicious sort.”

Make sure you see what Admin Doug and BikerLexee have to say about this topic on Political Drain tomorrow.