Christian Nationalism v. Non-Interventionism

It’s NOT so Black or White as People Seem to Think

Take a few seconds to check out this video here:

Well now, this is going to stir up a $#!† storm but, In this instance, I think the kid here in this short clip is far more right than old Charlie is. And while I probably agree with Charlie far more often than not, I think the reason why "he" (meaning Charlie) looks at this matter the way he does, the way many American's do, is because he has replaced the object of his faith with an Idol. I don’t mean to put words in anyone’s mouth or thoughts in their heads but, to Charlie, it would appear that Jesus is a flag waving, MAGA hat wearing, gun toting, Republican voting, conservative and anyone who isn’t is on team antichrist.

You see, the kid is just giving an opinion! In a free society, everyone is allowed to have one. They're even allowed to express it openly in public. They should be able to do so without fear of retribution, especially when they both claim to be Christians. That Charlie, and a good number of American's with him, seems to think that Christianity and the Bible is all about them is really quite common today. But their defense, the term "Christian Nationalism" is B.S. too. It's thrown about and used like a racial epithet in hopes of shutting the opposing side up. It’s just “Political Correctness” cloaked in religious clothing.

As a side note: “Political Correctness” has nothing to do with being nice as it is often portrayed by it’s proponents and the mainstream media! Historically, the term originated in the old Soviet Union and essentially means this. “Even though what you say is factually true, it isn’t “politically” correct and if you don’t want to end up being sent to a gulag, maybe you ought to just keep quiet about it.” But fortunately, America is still “technically” a free country, at least for the time being. So, instead of silencing, more often than not, it only throws fuel onto an already raging fire. For how much longer that is the case is anyone’s guess.

Now the idea this kid is presenting, that religion and politics shouldn't be mixed, isn't some strange new fangled "heretical" revisionist idea that is owned by those on the left. I think one can safely argue that it comes str8 out of the New Testament where Jesus, when challenged on the matter of paying taxes told his disciples to "Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and render unto God that which is Gods." He saw no problem in separating the two. The fact of the matter is this, in addition to all those who have married their religion to their politics, there are many who claim to be followers of Yeshua, a.k.a. Jesus who are “political atheists” and they choose to not participate in system that takes a worldly approach to what they see as a spiritual matter.

Regardless, whether or not or to what extent one participates in “The System” is a matter that each individual has to decide for themselves. IMHO, the only “legitimate” tool in my toolbox that I can use to help someone decide which way they ought to go is the art of persuasion. Participation has to be voluntary or it is illegitimate. I find the idea that someone can or should be made to decide or to do one thing/way or another through force, intimidation tactics or fraud is IMHO anathema to what Christianity or following “The Way” is all about. Our Master simply said “Follow Me!” He never added the caveat “Or Else!”

Now I think that the kid was wrong when he talked about “White Christians marrying politics and power.” There, without realizing it, he’s just spouting politically correct Marxian talking points. I mean, it’s NOT like Black Christians haven’t done the same. But, you can’t talk about that without fear of some kind of blowback, especially if you happen to be melanin deficient. However, he has a valid point when he claims that the church doesn’t need government in order to thrive. The fact of the matter is, it thrived and grew the most when it was persecuted. It’s similarly true that the early church shunned violence, discouraged government service and claimed that it was incompatible with being a member of the Kingdom.

All of this reminds me of the people Jesus had the biggest problem with at His first coming. It was the Jewish “religious/political” leaders we know from our bibles as the Pharisee’s and Sadducee’s! They constantly battled with Him over “The Law!” More specifically, Jesus had issues with the Rabbinical traditions that were added to The Law of Moses. It was these extra-biblical traditions that made it all but impossible for all but those religious leaders who were steeped in these man-made traditions to follow.

Admittedly, I could be wrong here but, I fear that the people Yeshua will have the biggest problem with when he returns for “His Bride” (The Church) will be the religious/political leaders of our day! Just saying. . .