4 de julho foi o aniversário da América. Nessa data, vários dos nossos cidadãos líderes assinaram o que é conhecido como Declaração de Independência, declarando nossa determinação de se tornar um país livre. '
According to legendary preacher Billy Graham and his Evangelical Association website:
‘July 4th commemorates the day in 1776 that our nation declared itself to be an independent nation, and no longer a colony of England. On that date, a number of our leading citizens signed what is known as the Declaration of Independence, stating our determination to become a free country.’
justo o suficiente. Mas nossos antepassados estavam determinados a estabelecer um sistema de governo livre e democrático, e a Declaração de Independência (juntamente com nossa Constituição e a Declaração de Direitos) tornou -se a base para isso. é mais. Moldados no Liberty Bell na Filadélfia (que proclamou nossa independência) são essas palavras da Bíblia: “Proclame a liberdade em toda a terra para todos os seus habitantes” (Levítico 25:10, KJV). Nosso sistema legal reflete nossas raízes judaico-cristãs. As palavras antigas do salmista ainda são verdadeiras: “Baixa é a nação cujo Deus é o Senhor” (Salmo 33:12). ”
It goes on to say:
“Our independence did not come easily; only after several difficult years of war would it finally be won. Nor were our first years as a nation free from problems and controversies (as is still true). But our forefathers were determined to establish a free and democratic system of government, and the Declaration of Independence (together with our Constitution and the Bill of Rights) became the foundation for this. They have stood the test of time, and on July 4th we give thanks for the wisdom and faith and courage of those leaders.”
Ok, a bit of artistic license, but the victors get to write history.
But there is more.
“Although it is not a religious holiday like Christmas or Easter, for many Americans July 4th is a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a nation. Molded into the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia (which proclaimed our independence) are these words from the Bible: “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof” (Leviticus 25:10, KJV). Our legal system reflects our Judeo-Christian roots.
While we look with gratitude to the past on this July 4th, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit it and our lives to God and His will. The ancient words of the Psalmist are still true: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord” (Psalm 33:12).”
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Now, Billy Graham lived his life preaching the Bible and interpreting world affairs through the lens of scriptures. You can understand his take on it, but there is a fair bit of dog whistle in that too.
What was worrying this July 4th was how celebrations were being hijacked by fundamentalists. What should have been a moment to celebrate a nation who threw off the yoke of oppression to create a union of states so its citizens could enjoy the right to pursue ‘Life, Liberty and Happiness’ – has increasingly been co-opted into a jingoistic rally for those who now preach intolerance.
O fundamentalismo religioso é provavelmente a maior ameaça para a América hoje. De volta às fotos do 6 de janeiro
Not radical Islam, Orthodox Judaism or Krishna chanting, drum banging at airports, but Christian fundamentalism.
The religious fundamentalism shaping America today is influencing politics too, through White Christian Nationalism.
Look back at pictures of the January 6 TH Insurreição, quando o Capitol Building-onde os valores estabelecidos pelos antepassados que Billy Graham fala sobre o seu slowing, que se afastava, o que se afastava, que se destacou, o que se destaca, que se afastava, o que se afastava, que se destacou, o que se afastava, que se destacou, o que se afastava, que se destacou. Bíblias como os discípulos de Mao acenaram com o seu
Whipped up by a departing political dictator who was desperate to cling on to power by any means necessary, you will see rough-hewn crosses, Jesus flags, and people waving their Bibles like Mao’s disciples waved their Little Red Books. Silenciosamente, ele usava linguagem cristã e frases bíblicas para disfarçar e legitimar seu sexismo e hostilidade a não-brancos e imigrantes, tudo na busca pela WCA-América Cristã Branca. Os concursos de alimentação de cachorro-quente, churrascos e saídas de cozinha, desfiles, moscas militares, fogos de artifício e dias na praia, também houve outros eventos. Camo, homens brancos furiosos, com seus filhos com raiva e ‘
For many watching on TV and following the news, the Capitol uprising was the first time they had publicly seen the White Christian Nationalist movement in action.
It had spent many years refining its rhetoric, growing out of churches, religious universities and school board meetings. Quietly, it had been using Christian language and Biblical phrases to disguise and legitimize its sexism and hostility to non-whites and immigrants, all in the search for WCA – White Christian America.
July 4th is a celebration many Americans and those of us who live on her shores look forward to.
But in-between the hot dog eating contests, the barbeques and cook outs, the parades, military fly-bys, fireworks and days at the beach, there were other events taking place too.
In small towns across the nation, the parades included open top trucks and SUVs from local charities throwing candy and beads and flags to the cheering crowds, interspersed with vehicles flying Trump and MAGA flags, driven by grim-faced, camo-wearing angry white men, with their angry looking sons and ‘ Face de Restagem de vadia ' Esposas. Os nacionalistas são que os EUA foram fundados como uma nação cristã, que os pais fundadores eram evangélicos, e Deus havia escolhido a América como seu lugar especial. ressalta que a Constituição não diz nada sobre Deus, a Bíblia ou os dez mandamentos e, para provar as credenciais seculares da América, aponta para a assinatura do Acordo Tripoli de 1797 - ostensivamente para combater a pirataria - onde o Senado e os Pais Fundadores não são declarados - “|| 379
Their presence was further blurring the lines between the secular celebration of July 4th and the political aspirations of the hard right.
One of the popular lines spouted by White Christian Nationalists is that the US was founded as a Christian nation, that the Foundling Fathers were evangelicals, and God had chosen America as his special place.
Philip Gorski an author and sociologist at Yale University debunks this: “It’s a half truth, a mythological version of American history”.
Gorski points out that The Constitution says nothing about God, the Bible or the Ten Commandments, and to prove America’s secular credentials, points to the signature of the 1797 Tripoli Agreement – ostensibly to tackle piracy – where the senate and the founding fathers declared – “the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on Christian religion. ”
Até o próprio Jesus foi transformado para se encaixar na agenda dos nacionalistas cristãos brancos. Eles não estão tão interessados na versão de ele ser o judeu pacifista que virou a outra bochecha - que não bate com os homens brancos irritados e sua ambição. Blood '.
They prefer the lesser read about version of the saviour in Revelations 19 – the one where ‘the Messiah – ‘king of kings, lord of lords’ – descends on a white horse, with a sharp sword, eyes like the flames of fire, and dressed in robes dipped in blood’.
Este é um Jesus Rambo que eles podem ficar para trás. Em 2008, quando Sarah Palin estava a semanas de entrar na Casa Branca, ela se referiu a '
It legitimises their calls to take up arms, adding religious validation to their “God Guns Trump” slogans.
These ideas that White Christian Nationalists are doing God’s work, has found its way into the political discourse. Back in 2008, When Sarah Palin was weeks away from potentially entering the White House, she referred to ‘ Americanos Reais.'
que a frase permaneceu no teste melhor que o seu autor. de nós. Quando eles afirmam que a "eleição foi roubada", esse é o conceito subjacente que está sendo explorado. Não é uma boa notícia se você estiver tentando aumentar uma milícia cristã que temente Deus. A maioria das pessoas na América abaixo de 18 anos agora são pessoas de cor. Novamente, tornando difícil se você é "branco" e esperando um surto de "guerra de corrida". Republicanos-um número muitas vezes à frente de seu rival mais próximo, o governador da Flórida Ron DeSantis.
Today, the idea is that there are ‘Real Americans’, and the rest of us.
‘Real Americans’ voted for Trump, the argument goes, and their votes are worth more than the others. When they claim the ‘election was stolen’ this is the underlying concept being explored.
America’s demographic change is worrying White Christian Nationalists too.
Last year, for the first time since records began, the number of people practicing religion fell below 50%. Not good news if you are trying to raise a god-fearing Christian militia.
And in recent census, the number of people identifying as ‘White’ declined for the first time. The majority of people in America under 18 are now people of color. Again, making it tough if you’re ‘White’ and hoping for an outbreak of ‘race-war’.
But of course, under 18’s can’t vote, nor can non-citizens, and with an election and a perhaps crucial Republican Primary coming up, this rhetoric is still powerful.
Donald Trump is by far the most likely Republican nominee and has the backing of 35% of white, Christian Republicans – a number many-fold ahead of his nearest rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Procurando fechar essa lacuna, DeSantis não tem vergonha de atrair abertamente os nacionalistas cristãos brancos. Em uma manifestação recente do Texas, ele ficou em frente a um pódio com o slogan ' Pare a invasão' Enlau o que ele se eleva em um determinado perfil de eleitor. Eleitorado. América. É uma época em que as famílias se reúnem, as comunidades comemoram e sua política, cor, raça ou religião são secundárias para a conexão maior que está sendo compartilhada - somos a América! Downtown in Business
This was messaging targeted at a certain voter profile.
There can be no other explanation for doing this in a state where non-white voters make up more than 60% of the electorate.
That the Governor’s chosen language was identical to the words of defence offered earlier in the day in a Texas courthouse by a mass shooter who murdered 23 Hispanics at an El Paso Walmart, is more chilling.
For me, July 4th is a celebration of everything good, quirky and hopeful about America. It is a time when families get together, communities celebrate, and your politics, colour, race or religion are secondary to the bigger connection being shared – We Are America!
