Christian nationalism can be hard to make sense of because it uses the language of Christianity to support ideas and actions that often do not reflect the heart of the gospel. That is what makes it so perplexing. It becomes even more concerning when its beliefs and behavior are placed next to biblical truth. When we compare political ideology with the life, character, and teachings of God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus Christ, the contrast can be impossible to ignore.
What I have come to understand is that many people who embrace this political ideology may know very little about the full message of Scripture. Some may not truly understand the biblical story of humanity, the holiness of God, the work of the Holy Spirit, or the example and teachings of Jesus Christ. It is hard to believe that the Holy Trinity would approve of actions done in the name of power, control, pride, or oppression. Throughout history, people have sometimes used religion to justify harmful behavior, but using Christian words does not automatically make something Christlike.
Genesis 6:3 says, “Then the Lord said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with humans forever, for they are mortal; their days will be a hundred and twenty years.’” This verse is a sobering reminder that God is patient, but He does not ignore evil forever. In Genesis, humanity had become deeply corrupt, violent, and morally lost. God saw that people’s thoughts and intentions were continually bent toward evil. That passage shows us that God is not indifferent to wickedness, injustice, or the misuse of human power.
The warning in this passage still speaks today. When people become hardened in sin and refuse correction, there are consequences. Scripture teaches that the human heart can become deceitful, self-centered, and destructive when it is not surrendered to God. That is why believers must be careful not to confuse loyalty to a nation, culture, or political movement with loyalty to Christ. God does not call us to baptize human pride or justify wrongdoing with religion. He calls us to repentance, humility, truth, justice, and love.
If we are grieved by sin, that grief should begin with our own hearts before we point to anyone else. The good news of Scripture is that while God judges sin, He also offers mercy, redemption, and transformation through Jesus Christ. That is why the church must stay rooted in biblical truth and not in ideologies that distort the faith. In the end, anything that uses the name of Christ while rejecting His character should be examined carefully, challenged honestly, and measured by the truth of God’s Word.
Minister A Francine Green I June 2026