Extremist White Christian Nationalists Prepping For War | Brad Onishi | TMR

Live-streamed on 7/8/24

Sam and Emma speak with Brad Onishi, writer, co-host of the Straight White American Jesus podcast, and founder of Axis Mundi Media, to discuss his recent book Preparing for War: The Extremist History of White Christian Nationalism – And What Comes Next.

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[adamesd]

I’m old enough to remember when Jimmy Carter used his Christianity as the basis for inclusion and goodwill to all. Things have changed.

[ReadMoreHistory-vu]

Nazis wore crosses on their uniforms too. If your faith is predicated on exclusion, it’s not faith it’s fear.

[MEGABUDDY]

The nationalism overrides the Christian part. The Jesus part is just a cover story to make them appear palatable.

[LucyBlue]

This is crazy! I’m a 78 year old woman. I grew up in Houston, and went to the Methodist Church. The Christianity I grew up with was about helping people, caring for people. The evangelicals have ruined it for me. Our pastors do not speak politically! I vote Blue!

[SidW-lz]

⚠️ Religious organizations that engage in politics should pay taxes and are mandated to do so.

[willhelterbrand]

I went to a megachurch last Sunday with a shirt that read ‘Liberation for Palestinians’ on it. I was forcefully grabbed by their security force and forced out of the building (I did not resist in any way, but they couldn’t help but put their hands on me. I was complying.), and then was told that they would legally pursue me if I came back. These people can’t even stand to be in the same room as someone with a different political opinion than their own. How are we supposed to get through to people who cant stand a simple t-shirt? I want to be able to talk to these people, but they don’t even want to be in the same room as someone different than themself.

[Eyeluvlola]

There are plenty of Christians who see the cross as separate from the flag and are willing to respect the faith of others. The problem is we don't have a megaphone.
Thank you very much for giving this man a platform.

[eleashaeatman]

This is why I left Christianity and religion as a whole. I'm a believer, but not a follower.

[kimberlyturk]

By the way, most of the real believers do not think he was chosen by God. Many of us believe he fits perfectly for the anti-christ.

[bpalpha]

I thought Christians were supposed to take care of the poor? 🤔

[mn]

Conservative radio has played a significant role (pre-internet) in spreading ideas and vitriol.

[jl]

"Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool" - Mark Twain

[maxfastest]

Apparently being religious doesn't mean being a decent person.

[TheBorgrR]

Religion is all about power. Not the power of a diety, but the power of men. Religion is about submission.

[CarlosIowa]

Who said it? "When you grew up entitled, equality seems like oppression."

[randilowery]

That is so true!!! My parents switched churches, leaving behind one they had attended for over 30 YEARS, to attend one which had a more theocratic, right-winged vocal, and frankly, noticeably more bigoted, sermons from the pulpit. So alarming and disappointing to watch them descend this cult-like rabbit hole of blindly conflating politics and religion. This is such a DANGEROUS movement!!!

[INDIE-IRL]

I have heard first person reports from former churchgoing American southerners regarding just how dramatically the church has changed JUST IN THE LAST 10-15 YEARS. Basically what has happened is that the vitriol and extremism and racism has just exploded.

[Contessa]

Oh boy!! Can I weigh in on this one!! I have lived in Orange County off and on for 56 years!! I was transplanted here at 6 years of age from Northern California due to my grandmother's illness. I have never felt comfortable here! Always at odds with this exact topic!! I am a 61 yo progressive female. Fortunately the county now has more registered Democrats than Republicans. Unfortunately the scars of the conservative movement run deep here. I am hoping to relocate in the next year. It has been made more complicated because of my health issues.💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[Cookontherun]

This movement is growing and gaining strength here in Canada. My Provincial Premier welcomes this rhetoric. We are a very young country built on immigration. The backlash from Evangelicals is unprecedented. What happens in the States has a direct influence on Canada at every level of society.

I am praying that Harris/Walz win in November and that the entire Republican Party is walloped. That will send a strong message to Canadians and the world.

[adriftinaboat]

Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful.

Lucius Annaeus Seneca.