We face a multi-pronged existential crisis in this country.
A perfect storm of anti-science dumbing down of critical thinking, a growing intolerance for those who may be different than the majority, and an increasingly dangerous march toward an imbalance of power in government.
These phenomena are further inflamed by co-opting normally benign religious faith by Christian Nationalists which is merely a mask worn by those seeking to oppress any other belief system to further their own agenda and is most unchristian in practice.
It is nationalist in the worst sense of seeking domination over all others, is intolerant of any dissension, and is Christian for convenience not doctrinal integrity.
Whatever your faith may be, no true religion seeks to turn their god into a bullet and shoot it into another human’s heart. Claiming that any God has chosen one people over all others is a manmade fallacy whose only purpose is to justify dominance over and oppression of others.
The fact that in the 21st century, the most powerful nation in the world would seek to justify their policies based on primitive beliefs from an age dominated by illiteracy is frightening. That it even enters into the discussion is inexplicable.
The danger of such a course for government policy should be self-evident.
A significant number of Americans firmly believe that God can suspend the immutable laws of physics to perform miracles absent one iota of evidence. They then interpret their success in light of this faith as proof of the dominance of the Christian god.
This religious façade then fuels the most unchristian treatment of their fellow humans, reckless disregard for the sanctity of life of those of different cultures and faiths, and justifies their embracing a philosophy more characteristic of the bloody religious crusades then a pursuit of justice and peace.
“…no true religion seeks to turn their god into a bullet
and shoot it into another human’s heart.”
Joe Broadmeadow
We are engulfed in a battle for the soul of this country. The hobgoblins representing the worst of what humans can do to their fellow humans are guiding many of our actions. They have attacked the very foundation of this nation. Laws are tools wielded by those in power and ignored when they are inconvenient.
When a sitting President can exhibit callous disregard for the Constitution, and Americans who should know better remain silent because it feeds their prejudice, it is a sign of dangerous times.
There are indications of a growing resistance to this corruption of country. There is still the framework for the balance of government to reassert itself. But we are in a tenuous position.
The dangerous mix of twisting sincere religious beliefs into something that supports intolerance and ignores the Constitution underscores the danger and reinforces the brilliance of the founding fathers in explicitly separating church and state.
If we don’t resist this march into anarchy, we may find ourselves at the point of a gun loaded with bullets under the patina of religious commandments and aimed at our hearts. And they will squeeze the trigger with a smile on their face, certain they are acting as God wants them to.
The Writing of Joe Broadmeadow 
I appreciate your thoughtful post and the passion behind it—it’s clear you’re concerned about the direction of our country, and that’s something we can all relate to in these divided times. As someone who identifies as a Christian nationalist, I respectfully disagree with some characterizations here. True Christian nationalism, in my view, isn’t about domination or intolerance; it’s about recognizing that America’s founding principles were deeply influenced by Judeo-Christian values, like equality under God and the sanctity of life for all people, regardless of background. It’s not seeking to “oppress” other beliefs but to preserve a moral framework that has historically promoted freedom, justice, and prosperity.
The idea that faith should be entirely separate from public policy overlooks how many great movements—like abolitionism and civil rights—were driven by religious convictions. We can disagree on interpretations without assuming ill intent; after all, as fellow Americans, we’re all in this together, striving for a nation that lives up to its ideals. What do you think—could we find common ground on protecting religious liberty for everyone?
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John. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Perhaps I may have erred in painting with a wide brush but I disagree with the characterization of the foundation of the country. The founding fathers rightfully saw the danger in mixing government power with religious fervor.
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