Why patriotism and nationalism don’t mix for Christians

Published February 15, 2021 4:18pm ET



“Jesus 2020” and “Jesus Saves” were just a few of the slogans on display at the Capitol Hill riots. The liberal media has been quick to pounce on these and other Christian symbols seen on Jan. 6 to decry the rising threat of “Christian nationalism.” Christian nationalists, we are told, want to force their Christian views on anyone and everyone, no matter the consequences and even if it takes political violence to do it.

The term Christian nationalism is really just a scare label meant to demonize conservative Christian patriots.

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