Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR:
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The episode delves into the deep-seated roots and development of Christian nationalism in the United States, particularly focusing on figures like Gerald L.K. Smith and the movement’s ties to white supremacy. Smith, a Christian nationalist and minister, was known for his efforts to preserve America as a Christian nation, using platforms like his publication "The Cross and the Flag" to spread his ideology. The narrative tracks the historical backdrop of Smith's activism against a broader canvas of racial and religious prejudices, tracing it back to early American history and European colonial mandates, which justified conquest and subjugation in the name of Christianity.
The discussion spans from the inception of Christian nationalism in the 15th century with the papal decrees that led to the oppression of non-Christians, through the racial and religious conflicts in post-Civil War America, to the 19th-century spread of British Israelism. This doctrine posited that Western Europeans and their descendants were the true heirs of biblical promises. Influential figures like Professor C. Totten of Yale promoted these views, intertwining them with American nationalism and militarism. The video explores how these religious and racial ideologies were propagated through political movements and religious teachings, ultimately influencing major social and political developments in American history.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction to Christian Nationalism
0:17 - Gerald L.K. Smith: Promoting Christian Nationalism
0:31 - Smith's Influence in Political and Religious Circles
1:04 - Anti-Communism and Racial Segregation Advocacy
1:30 - Launch of "The Cross and the Flag"
2:13 - Rise of the White Christian Nationalist Movement
3:39 - Historical Origins of Christian Nationalism in 1452
5:03 - Racial and Religious Politics in the 19th Century
6:22 - Rutherford B. Hayes and Political Unrest Post-Reconstruction
7:02 - Federal and Religious Tensions in the South
8:00 - Role of Black Ministers in Politics and the Radical Republicans
9:11 - Spread of British Israelism in America
11:00 - Influence of C. Totten and Yale's Role
12:17 - Totten's Apocalyptic Writings and Contributions to British Israelism
14:02 - Totten's Views on Anglo-Saxon Rule and Its Impact
Keywords:
Gerald L.K. Smith
Christian Nationalism
White Supremacy
British Israelism
Racial Segregation
Anti-Semitism
Christian Identity
Radical Republicans
Post-Civil War America
Methodist Church Influence
Social Gospel Movement
Papal Decrees and Colonialism
Anglo-Saxonism
Yale University