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<blockquote data-quote="Holliday 3000" data-source="post: 1633811" data-attributes="member: 16654"><p>Are you thinking of joining the movement, Reggie.</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.google.com/search?q=christian+nationalist+groups+in+the+us&sca_esv=626b278fa8b05e36&sxsrf=APpeQnt2N78QNqpd0yHOPT9yZzJIkwH1kA%3A1792069015863&source=hp&ei=l83QaoqFMt-agLQPlq6JgQQ&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAatDbp2W5bSogrAOaCs8no8-M17NsFAZE&oq=Christian+nationalist&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhVDaHJpc3RpYW4gbmF0aW9uYWxpc3QqCAgGGIAEGLQHMgsQABiABBixAxiDATIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMggQABiABBi0BzIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABEjhqAFQlxNYtk1wAXgAkAEAmAFEoAHhCaoBAjIxuAEByAEA-AEBmAIWoAK2CqgCCsICBxAjGOoCGCfCAg0QLhjHARjRAxjqAhgnwgIKEAAYAxiPARjqAsICChAuGAMYjwEY6gLCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAuGIAEGIoFGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAg4QLhiABBixAxjHARjRA8ICCxAuGIAEGMcBGNEDwgIOEAAYgAQYigUYsQMYgwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgIFEC4YgATCAggQABiABBjHA5gDBvEF34nZ1PSRUX-SBwIyMqAHi_sBsgcCMjG4B7AKwgcGMC4xNi42yAc9gAgB&sclient=gws-wiz[/URL] (many many many links within)</p><p></p><p>Christian nationalism in the United States is not a single, centralized organization with a formal membership list. Instead, it operates as a broad cultural and political movement supported by various networks, coalitions, and prominent figures. [<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">1</a>]</p><p></p><p>Key Movements and Networks</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>New Apostolic Reformation (NAR):</strong> An influential movement of self-proclaimed modern apostles and prophets who focus on "spiritual warfare" and societal transformation. NAR figures—such as Lance Wallnau—frequently partner with political and media organizations to mobilize conservative religious voters in swing states. [<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Turning Point USA (Faith / Political Coalitions):</strong> Organizations like Turning Point USA work to bridge grassroots conservative political activism with traditional evangelical and nationalist congregations. [<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Dominionist and Reconstructionist Circles:</strong> Ideological networks—associated with figures like pastor Doug Wilson—advocate for a society grounded in traditional Christian frameworks, pushing for a stronger public role for religion and aligned judicial appointments. [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlz_0kwno0c&t=25" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Christian Identity (Historical/Niche Groups):</strong> An older, radical theological current rooted in extreme white supremacist and antisemitic interpretations of scripture. While formal Christian Identity churches are small, elements of its apocalyptic and exclusionary rhetoric have historically seeped into broader white power and nationalist fringes. [<a href="https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/christian-identity/" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Common Characteristics of the Movement<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Core Ideology:</strong> Fuses conservative Christianity with American civic identity, asserting that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation and that the government should actively protect or favor this heritage. [<a href="https://kettering.org/five-elements-of-christian-nationalism/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">2</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Prevalence Data:</strong> Research from the <a href="https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/" target="_blank">Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)</a> shows that approximately three in ten Americans qualify as either Christian nationalism "Adherents" (about 10%) or "Sympathizers" (about 20%). [<a href="https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/" target="_blank">2</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Demographic and Political Ties:</strong> Support is highest among white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants, frequent religious service attendees, older adults, and individuals with strong conservative political or party affiliations. [<a href="https://prri.org/research/christian-nationalism-across-all-50-states-insights-from-prris-2024-american-values-atlas/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/" target="_blank">2</a>]</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">es, Christian nationalism is strongly connected to and deeply integrated into the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement and the contemporary Republican Party. [<a href="https://prri.org/press-release/across-all-50-states-new-survey-finds-strong-correlation-between-support-for-christian-nationalism-and-voting-for-trump-in-2024-election/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://time.com/6309657/us-christian-nationalism-columbus-essay/" target="_blank">3</a>]<br /> <br /> Key Connections and Data<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Statistical Overlap:</strong> Research from the <a href="https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/" target="_blank">Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)</a> shows that 56% of Republicans qualify as Christian nationalism adherents or sympathizers, compared to 25% of independents and 17% of Democrats. [<a href="https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Support for Donald Trump:</strong> Studies demonstrate a strong positive correlation between holding Christian nationalist views and having a favorable view of Donald Trump or voting for him. [<a href="https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://prri.org/press-release/across-all-50-states-new-survey-finds-strong-correlation-between-support-for-christian-nationalism-and-voting-for-trump-in-2024-election/" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/" target="_blank">3</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Evangelical Identity:</strong> Roughly two-thirds of white evangelical Protestants—a core constituency of the MAGA movement—identify as Christian nationalists or sympathizers. [<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/12/us/white-christian-nationalism-du-mez-cec" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.pgs.org.uk/news/2026-06-18/this-week-on-portsmouth-point-white-christian-nationalism-maga" target="_blank">2</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Shared Rhetoric and Symbols:</strong> Trump’s rallies and campaign messaging frequently blend political populism with religious imagery. Observers noted Christian symbols, flags (such as the "Appeal to Heaven" flag), and religious language prominently displayed during events like the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. [<a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_support_of_Donald_Trump" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://time.com/6309657/us-christian-nationalism-columbus-essay/" target="_blank">3</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Core Shared Ideology<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>View of America:</strong> Both movements share a "deep story" narrative that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and must return to explicit Christian governance and cultural dominance. [<a href="https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5552171" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgy1ufwq15Q" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy" target="_blank">3</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Rejection of Secular Norms:</strong> Adherents often challenge traditional interpretations of the separation of church and state, arguing that the principle was meant to protect the church from government rather than keep religion out of public life. [<a href="https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5552171" target="_blank">1</a>]</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Fusion with Trumpism:</strong> Scholars note that Christian nationalism within the current political landscape has become increasingly tied to an ideological attachment to Donald Trump himself, with some supporters framing his political campaigns in apocalyptic or "righteous crusade" terms. [<a href="https://www.facebook.com/newshour/videos/it-is-dangerous-that-far-right-christian-nationalists-are-attaching-religious-na/1292444952201732/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_support_of_Donald_Trump" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.pgs.org.uk/news/2026-06-18/this-week-on-portsmouth-point-white-christian-nationalism-maga" target="_blank">3</a>]</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Holliday 3000, post: 1633811, member: 16654"] Are you thinking of joining the movement, Reggie. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.google.com/search?q=christian+nationalist+groups+in+the+us&sca_esv=626b278fa8b05e36&sxsrf=APpeQnt2N78QNqpd0yHOPT9yZzJIkwH1kA%3A1792069015863&source=hp&ei=l83QaoqFMt-agLQPlq6JgQQ&iflsig=ABILxe8AAAAAatDbp2W5bSogrAOaCs8no8-M17NsFAZE&oq=Christian+nationalist&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhVDaHJpc3RpYW4gbmF0aW9uYWxpc3QqCAgGGIAEGLQHMgsQABiABBixAxiDATIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMggQABiABBi0BzIFEAAYgAQyBRAAGIAEMgUQABiABEjhqAFQlxNYtk1wAXgAkAEAmAFEoAHhCaoBAjIxuAEByAEA-AEBmAIWoAK2CqgCCsICBxAjGOoCGCfCAg0QLhjHARjRAxjqAhgnwgIKEAAYAxiPARjqAsICChAuGAMYjwEY6gLCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAuGIAEGIoFGLEDGIMBwgIREC4YgAQYsQMYgwEYxwEY0QPCAg4QLhiABBixAxjHARjRA8ICCxAuGIAEGMcBGNEDwgIOEAAYgAQYigUYsQMYgwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICCBAuGIAEGLEDwgIFEC4YgATCAggQABiABBjHA5gDBvEF34nZ1PSRUX-SBwIyMqAHi_sBsgcCMjG4B7AKwgcGMC4xNi42yAc9gAgB&sclient=gws-wiz[/URL] (many many many links within) Christian nationalism in the United States is not a single, centralized organization with a formal membership list. Instead, it operates as a broad cultural and political movement supported by various networks, coalitions, and prominent figures. [[URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']1[/URL]] Key Movements and Networks [LIST] [*][B]New Apostolic Reformation (NAR):[/B] An influential movement of self-proclaimed modern apostles and prophets who focus on "spiritual warfare" and societal transformation. NAR figures—such as Lance Wallnau—frequently partner with political and media organizations to mobilize conservative religious voters in swing states. [[URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']1[/URL]] [*][B]Turning Point USA (Faith / Political Coalitions):[/B] Organizations like Turning Point USA work to bridge grassroots conservative political activism with traditional evangelical and nationalist congregations. [[URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']1[/URL]] [*][B]Dominionist and Reconstructionist Circles:[/B] Ideological networks—associated with figures like pastor Doug Wilson—advocate for a society grounded in traditional Christian frameworks, pushing for a stronger public role for religion and aligned judicial appointments. [[URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zlz_0kwno0c&t=25']1[/URL]] [*][B]Christian Identity (Historical/Niche Groups):[/B] An older, radical theological current rooted in extreme white supremacist and antisemitic interpretations of scripture. While formal Christian Identity churches are small, elements of its apocalyptic and exclusionary rhetoric have historically seeped into broader white power and nationalist fringes. [[URL='https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/christian-identity/']1[/URL]] [*]Common Characteristics of the Movement [LIST] [*][B]Core Ideology:[/B] Fuses conservative Christianity with American civic identity, asserting that the U.S. was founded as a Christian nation and that the government should actively protect or favor this heritage. [[URL='https://kettering.org/five-elements-of-christian-nationalism/']1[/URL], [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']2[/URL]] [*][B]Prevalence Data:[/B] Research from the [URL='https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/']Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)[/URL] shows that approximately three in ten Americans qualify as either Christian nationalism "Adherents" (about 10%) or "Sympathizers" (about 20%). [[URL='https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/']1[/URL], [URL='https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/']2[/URL]] [*][B]Demographic and Political Ties:[/B] Support is highest among white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants, frequent religious service attendees, older adults, and individuals with strong conservative political or party affiliations. [[URL='https://prri.org/research/christian-nationalism-across-all-50-states-insights-from-prris-2024-american-values-atlas/']1[/URL], [URL='https://prri.org/research/mapping-christian-nationalism-across-the-50-states-insights-from-prris-2025-american-values-atlas/']2[/URL]] [/LIST] [*]es, Christian nationalism is strongly connected to and deeply integrated into the MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement and the contemporary Republican Party. [[URL='https://prri.org/press-release/across-all-50-states-new-survey-finds-strong-correlation-between-support-for-christian-nationalism-and-voting-for-trump-in-2024-election/']1[/URL], [URL='https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/']2[/URL], [URL='https://time.com/6309657/us-christian-nationalism-columbus-essay/']3[/URL]] Key Connections and Data [LIST] [*][B]Statistical Overlap:[/B] Research from the [URL='https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/']Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)[/URL] shows that 56% of Republicans qualify as Christian nationalism adherents or sympathizers, compared to 25% of independents and 17% of Democrats. [[URL='https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/']1[/URL]] [*][B]Support for Donald Trump:[/B] Studies demonstrate a strong positive correlation between holding Christian nationalist views and having a favorable view of Donald Trump or voting for him. [[URL='https://prri.org/research/support-for-christian-nationalism-in-all-50-states/']1[/URL], [URL='https://prri.org/press-release/across-all-50-states-new-survey-finds-strong-correlation-between-support-for-christian-nationalism-and-voting-for-trump-in-2024-election/']2[/URL], [URL='https://prri.org/press-release/new-50-state-survey-finds-majority-of-republicans-56-qualify-as-christian-nationalism-supporters/']3[/URL]] [*][B]Evangelical Identity:[/B] Roughly two-thirds of white evangelical Protestants—a core constituency of the MAGA movement—identify as Christian nationalists or sympathizers. [[URL='https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/12/us/white-christian-nationalism-du-mez-cec']1[/URL], [URL='https://www.pgs.org.uk/news/2026-06-18/this-week-on-portsmouth-point-white-christian-nationalism-maga']2[/URL]] [*][B]Shared Rhetoric and Symbols:[/B] Trump’s rallies and campaign messaging frequently blend political populism with religious imagery. Observers noted Christian symbols, flags (such as the "Appeal to Heaven" flag), and religious language prominently displayed during events like the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. [[URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']1[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_support_of_Donald_Trump']2[/URL], [URL='https://time.com/6309657/us-christian-nationalism-columbus-essay/']3[/URL]] [*]Core Shared Ideology [LIST] [*][B]View of America:[/B] Both movements share a "deep story" narrative that the United States was founded as a Christian nation and must return to explicit Christian governance and cultural dominance. [[URL='https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5552171']1[/URL], [URL='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dgy1ufwq15Q']2[/URL], [URL='https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/what-is-christian-nationalism-and-why-it-raises-concerns-about-threats-to-democracy']3[/URL]] [*][B]Rejection of Secular Norms:[/B] Adherents often challenge traditional interpretations of the separation of church and state, arguing that the principle was meant to protect the church from government rather than keep religion out of public life. [[URL='https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5552171']1[/URL]] [*][B]Fusion with Trumpism:[/B] Scholars note that Christian nationalism within the current political landscape has become increasingly tied to an ideological attachment to Donald Trump himself, with some supporters framing his political campaigns in apocalyptic or "righteous crusade" terms. [[URL='https://www.facebook.com/newshour/videos/it-is-dangerous-that-far-right-christian-nationalists-are-attaching-religious-na/1292444952201732/']1[/URL], [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_support_of_Donald_Trump']2[/URL], [URL='https://www.pgs.org.uk/news/2026-06-18/this-week-on-portsmouth-point-white-christian-nationalism-maga']3[/URL]] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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