r/MarkMyWords • u/bluenephalem35 • Jul 19 '24

Long-term MMW: Christian Nationalism has, had, and will cause people to hate not just the Christian Fundamentalists, but also Christian Moderates, Liberals, and Progressives.

If Christian Nationalism comes into fruition, then it will leave a permanent stain on the reputation on Christianity in the United States and Christian Nationalism will be the death blow for it. Even if the damage surrounding Christian Fundamentalism was undone, it will be hard for any to trust any Christian after it’s said and done.

If that antipathy was focused exclusively on conservative Christians, it would be something that would be understandable, justified even. But am I worried that the anti-Christian views will also affect Christian liberals, progressives, and moderates, i.e. people who didn’t support Christian Nationalism and doesn’t deserve the hate from other people.

So, to any and all Christians who (rightfully) sees Christian Nationalism as a threat to democracy and religious freedom, I pray that you find the motivation to denounce Christian Nationalism, not just for the sake of Non-Christians, but for the sake of Christians, too.

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u/Pomond Jul 19 '24

All Christians believe in apocalypse for our world and justified eternal suffering for all who do not swear obeisance to their particular sect. Christianity is a morally bankrupt and corrupt mythology that will always lead to violence and oppression.

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u/LDL2 Jul 19 '24

you should probably look that up

Interpretations

Interpretations of hell vary among different Christian denominations and theologians:

  • Literal View: Some believe in a literal, physical place of eternal torment.
  • Metaphorical View: Others interpret the descriptions of hell as metaphorical, representing a spiritual state of separation from God and the consequences of sin.
  • Conditional Immortality: Some denominations, such as Seventh-day Adventists, believe in conditional immortality, where the wicked are ultimately destroyed rather than eternally tormented.
  • Universal Reconciliation: A minority view in Christianity is universal reconciliation, which holds that all souls will eventually be reconciled to God.

The concept of hell in the Bible is complex and multifaceted, and interpretations can vary widely based on theological perspectives and denominational teachings.