I was raised in the Church and know the bible and the values Jesus taught.

Jesus flipped over tables and spent his time with poor people (and people the Church deemed to be sinners) instead of rich people (and people who claimed themselves to be holy). He wouldn’t be on board with what the Christian nationalists are proposing.

Christian nationalism focuses on power, dominance, and exclusion, which go against the teachings of Jesus (who preached love, humility, and inclusivity).

The Nationalist’s ideology’s reliance on fear, hatred, and division also contradicts the values of compassion, forgiveness, and reconciliation taught by Jesus – who they are supposed to follow. You can see these values (or lack thereof) in the ways these nationalists recommend parents handle their most vulnerable members of society (children) and how these nationalists speak about people they deem to be “sinners.”

By prioritizing political power over spiritual principles, Christian nationalism distorts the gospel and perpetuates harm, making it fundamentally unchristian.

I saw a meme this week that said, “If Project 2025 isn’t keeping you up at night, it should be.” I’ve definitely lost sleep over it in recent months.

These nationalists are being told “they are under attack” and they “must fight” to “preserve this country’s Christian values,” and many believe that Project 2025 is something that will help secure their place as the rightful “leaders” of this country.

What IS Project 2025?

Christian nationalists are trying to influence laws and policies in a way that could harm religious freedom (including freedom from religion) and equality.

Saying they want to give Christianity special treatment is a massive understatement because, if enacted, Project 2025 could destroy the rights of religious minorities, non-believers, and other marginalized communities.

Basically, Project 2025 is a Christian nationalist initiative aiming to restore America’s “Judeo-Christian heritage.” This initiative poses a significant threat to non-Christians, Queer, and other marginalized individuals. By seeking to impose a particular brand of Christianity that aims to:

Erase religious diversity and marginalized spiritualities

Restrict reproductive rights and access to healthcare

Criminalize Queer identities and relationships

Enforce cisgender heteronormativity

Suppress free speech and dissenting voices

This Project’s vision of a “Christian nation” is inherently exclusionary, seeking to marginalize and oppress already vulnerable populations, undermining the principles of equality, justice, and human rights.

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