The Rise of True Christian Nationalism for The Church Militant

Posted byStreetEvangelistPosted inPrayer & Spiritual Growth
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There has been some discussion of the topic of Christian Nationalism as the United States finds itself in another political divide with election season in full swing.

I would posit to my fellow Christians that true Christian Nationalism includes being a witness and portraying the love of Christ regardless of thy neighbor’s belief system. As the Greatest Commandment from Jesus reminds us: “love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these (Mk. 12:30-31). What a difficult concept to live by in our divided society where the lack of civil dialogue and respect for the dignity of one’s neighbor is not commonplace.

If we need another reminder of what true Christian Nationalism should look like, we should turn to the beatitudes:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the land.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the clean of heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.

(Mt. 5:3-12).

As Jesus reminds us, give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what belongs to God (Lk. 20:25). This reminder is our call to see the face of God in one another regardless of political ideology, religious affiliation or lack thereof. We are in a battle in this nation among the church militant longing to be part of the church triumphant to be saints! Go out and start a real movement of Christian Nationalism to live and proclaim the Gospel. They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love!

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Published by StreetEvangelist

A Roman Catholic Christian living in the TX, USA area seeking to make the world a better place. Our call to mission as being made in the image and likeness of God is two-fold: to have authentic relationships with our fellow man, and to have an authentic personal encounter with our living God through His Son Jesus Christ who is, who was and who will always be. Let us not bicker, spew hate, or worry about trivial matters when we can become better images of our self to walk humbly with our loving God.

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