Posts Tagged ‘nationalism’

Jack Hibbs Says Critics Of Christian Nationalism Are ‘Literal Cancers’

Jack Hibbs is a far-right anti-LGBTQ pastor, conspiracy theorist, and Christian nationalist who was invited by House Speaker Mike Johnson to deliver a prayer to the House of Representatives last month. That decision understandably did not sit well with several House members who denounced Hibbs’ views and questioned why he had been invited to speak […]

Texas State Rep. Matt Schaefer Provides A Case Study In Christian Nationalism

Texas state Rep. Matt Schaefer appeared on a Christians Engaged livestream last week, where he put his radical Christian nationalist worldview on full display, declaring that every elected official at every level is obligated to “worship God” and ensure that biblical commands are turned into public policy. Schaefer, who insists that every elected official must […]

Right Wing Round-Up: The Rise Of Christian Nationalism

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Right Wing Round-Up: The Rise Of Christian Nationalism

Time is ticking! Year-end is here, and with our generous 4X-match, your donation to fight back against Trump Republicans will go four times as far! Stand with us to uphold Norman’s legacy in defending democracy, protecting free speech, and safeguarding our rights from an increasingly hostile right-wing. Act now – let’s make 2024 a year […]

Christian Nationalism and Spiritual Warfare at CPAC

Some speakers at last week’s Conservative Political Action Conference deployed the rhetoric of spiritual warfare favored by many of Trump’s dominionist supporters. Right-wing activist and pizzagate conspiracy promoter Jack Posobiec kicked off the conference with what he later called a “largely satirical” call to overthrow democracy because “all glory is not to government, all glory […]

Oklahoma State Sen. Dusty Deevers Is Taking His Christian Nationalism To Its Logical Conclusion

Oklahoma state Sen. Dusty Deevers is a far-right pastor and unabashed Christian nationalist who literally wants to see this nation taken back to the 1600s. Waging a crusade to abolish abortion, ban no-fault divorce, and outlaw pornography, Deevers is quite clear about his intent to turn biblical precepts into law. This was on full display […]

‘God & Country’ Documentary Highlights Threat of Christian Nationalism, Stakes of 2024 Election

“God & Country,” a new documentary produced by award-winning filmmaker Rob Reiner, focuses on the threat to democracy posed by the MAGA movement’s aggressive Christian nationalism—and the stakes in this year’s presidential election. The well-timed movie, directed by documentarian Dan Partland, opens in theaters Feb. 16. “God & Country” was inspired by the book “The Power […]

Right Wing Round-Up: The Where’s Waldo Of Christian Nationalism

Warren Throckmorton: Telling Jefferson Lies: Where’s Waldo the Anointed? “You know, he is the where’s Waldo of the movement. He’s a little bit everywhere.” Katherine Stewart, author of Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Christian Nationalism. Matthew Chapman @ Raw Story: Republican lawmaker suggests immigrants should be thrown out of helicopters . Rep. Mike […]

Right Wing Round-Up: The Embodiment of Christian Nationalism

Andrew Whitehead and Samuel L. Perry @ Time: The Christian Nationalism of Speaker Mike Johnson. Hemant Mehta @ Friendly Atheist: How did Speaker Mike Johnson, the embodiment of Christian Nationalism, escape scrutiny? Sharon Zhang @ Salon: New House Speaker Mike Johnson used to be top counsel for anti-LGBTQ hate group. John Russell @ LGBTQ Nation: […]

Donald Trump Promises ‘Revival of Economic Nationalism’ to UAW Strikers

Former President Donald Trump promised a “revival of economic nationalism” to United Auto Worker (UAW) members during a speech in Clinton Township, Michigan Wednesday evening. Source

‘I Want to See It Rule’: Matt Shea Unabashedly Promotes Seven Mountains Dominionism and Christian Nationalism

In 2019, the Washington state House of Representatives released a 108-page report detailing how one of its own members, Rep. Matt Shea, had “participated in an act of domestic terrorism” and “planned, engaged in and promoted a total of three armed conflicts of political violence against the United States Government in three states outside the […]

VOCI – German Nationalism Today

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Right Wing Round-Up: The Case for Christian Nationalism

Will Sommer @ The Daily Beast: ‘Stop the Steal’ Organizer Apologizes After Being Accused of Asking Teen Boys for D*ck Pics. Ariane de Vogue @ CNN: Clarence Thomas to amend financial disclosure forms to reflect sale to GOP megadonor. Joe Jervis: Ex-Gay” Extremist Milo Has Ghostwritten A Book For MTG Titled The Case For Christian […]

Michele Bachmann Calls Christian Nationalism a ‘National Smear Campaign’ Against Christians

While some religious-right politicians, preachers, and pundits are embracing the term “Christian nationalism,” former Rep. Michele Bachmann told a group of pro-Trump prayer warriors earlier this month that they should reject the term. On Nov. 4, Bachmann appeared on a monthly prayer call hosted by Intercessors for America, a group that was closely aligned with […]

The Communist Party is the only force capable of challenging ultra-nationalism in Israeli society

The collapse of the “Zionist Left” during Israel’s most recent elections leaves Hadash and the Communist Party as the only force able to stand against the rise of ultra-nationalism. Source

How ​Christian Nationalism Fueled the Insurrection and Threatens Democracy

Public hearings by the House ​select committee investigating the Jan​. 6, 2021, insurrection have given Americans a much clearer understanding of all the ways ​then-President Donald Trump and his allies tried to keep him in power by overturning the results of the presidential election. Another public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28, with the […]

Right Wing Round-Up: The Party of Christian Nationalism

Brandon Gage @ AlterNet: ‘My guy’: Eric Trump gushes over homophobic pastor at right-wing event. Will Sommer @ The Daily Beast: QAnon Conspiracy Theorists Have a New Cure-All: $120,000 TVs. Jack Jenkins @ Religion News Service: Republicans keep mostly mum on calls to make GOP ‘party of Christian nationalism.’ Joe Jervis: Indicted QAnon CO Clerk […]

Right Wing Bonus Tracks: Christian (Inter)Nationalism

Jacob Wohl does not believe reports that Sen. Patrick Leahy is recovering from hip surgery in the hospital: “I have confirmed that Patrick Leahy is NOT at any Washington DC area hospital. We can only assume that he has died and that fact is being covered up.” Shane Vaughn fumes that Cassidy Hutchinson is a […]

What Follows Roe’s Reversal? The Far Right Calls for Christian Nationalism

The Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade on Friday, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, reversed 50 years of precedent to return the question of abortion rights back to the states. The ruling has immediate impacts: 26 states are likely to move quickly or immediately to ban abortion; […]

Pope Francis: World Peace Is Threatened by ‘Nationalism,’ ‘Unbridled Greed’

Pope Francis warned of dangers to world peace Monday, highlighting poverty, nationalism, and “unbridled greed.”

Peking Man and China’s Paleontological Nationalism

At the beginning of the 20th century, a team of international paleontologists prepared to excavate a cave located in a limestone formation known as Dragon-Bone Hill, a few hours outside of Beijing. The Cave of Zhoukoudian had traditionally been the haunt of dragon bone collectors, eager to find remnants of Read more Section:  News Human […]

How Putin and his agents Nazified Ukrainian nationalism

  By Raphael BourbonMarch 5, 2022 Anno DominiTranslated from the French This investigation traces the recent history and possible causes of contact between what seems to be two antagonistic and contradictory forces: Ukrainian ultra-nationalist groups and Russian or pro-Kremlin actors, associations and institutions. […] Despite an apparently fundamental impossibility of cooperation, several contacts have taken […]

Olympic Hanbok Scandal, or Two Types of Nationalism

In his previous material about the tricky relations between China and South Korea this author already mentioned how a demonstration of the traditional Korean clothes was viewed in South Korea. However, this is worth telling in greater detail as this story illustrates the conceptual difference between the two countries’ national policies. So, South Koreans took offence […]

David Lane and Mark Robinson Want Christian Nationalism to ‘Reign Supreme’ in North Carolina

For months, North Carolina’s radically Christian nationalist Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has traveled around the state, promoting his extremist views in churches in an effort to convince right-wing Christians to become more politically engaged. Many of these speeches have been organized by the American Renewal Project, an organization run by Christian nationalist political operative […]

Oh the beauty of Ukie nationalism!

Posted on December 1, 2021 by martyrashrakat November 29, 2021 This is the translated text: (red emphasis added) Good morning. This drawing in the hands of a girl is the dream of all Ukrainians. A new generation is growing up, which was not “brainwashed” by the Soviet mindset. This is our future, which we are fighting […]

Science must guide India, UK: Stoking vaccine nationalism will fail us all

One of the seven sins we should not commit as warned by Mahatma Gandhi, is “science without humanity”. But are we conscious enough to ensure that the global fight against Covid is mindful of Gandhi ji’s message? Right before Gandhi ji’s birth anniversary, government of India announced its reciprocal policy for UK nationals arriving in […]

North Carolina’s Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Puts His Christian Nationalism on Full Display

North Carolina’s Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson was among members of Congress, state legislators, various candidates for office, and radical religious-right activists who gathered at Temple Baptist Church in Mount Airy, North Carolina, last weekend for the North Carolina Faith & Freedom Coalition’s “Salt & Light Conference.” Robinson, who closed out the event on Saturday, […]

Dominionism and Christian Nationalism Returned to National Mall at ‘Let Us Worship’ Rallies

Musician-politician Sean Feucht sponsored a series of events in Washington, D.C. over the 9/11 weekend that combined high-energy worship with dominionist theology and Christian nationalist politics. In addition to a video address from former President Donald Trump, Feucht’s events featured personal appearances by Sen. Josh Hawley, R.-Mo., radio host and so-called Stop the Steal activist […]

UPenn Has a Course on ‘White Nationalism in the Age of Climate Change’

Anne Berg is teaching a course titled “Extreme Heat: White Nationalism in the Age of Climate Change,” at the University of Pennsylvania this fall. This course in Environmental Humanities will purportedly teach students about the “relationship between environmentalism, rightwing populism and the climate crisis.” The syllabus reads: The glaciers are melting. Heat waves, hurricanes, earthquakes, […]

The poison of Nationalism

Image Credit: J. Meric/Getty Images Once upon a time Nationalism was an ideology reserved for extremists. But in recent years it has moved from the irrelevant fractious fringes to become a central movement in western politics. Rooted in fear, it feeds on tribal instincts and has become mainstream by offering oversimplified explanations to complex problems, […]

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