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United Methodist Clergy
BA MDiv DMin
Not a Christian Nationalist
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"He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.
"For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world..."
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Seven Mountains thinking wants to build the next Rome, but Jesus never asked us to run the world. He asked us to be different from it.
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But idols always demand more than they give. Sooner or later, those idols demand a sacrifice and something — or someone — ends up on the altar.
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If we want to change the world, we should follow Jesus' example: love our neighbors, serve the poor, stand for truth, and embody grace. The kingdom of God isn’t built by conquering mountains—it’s built by transforming hearts. 🛑
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4. It leads to idolatry. When Christians focus on taking power rather than living like Christ, they replace the gospel with nationalism and political ambition. That’s a dangerous trade. 🧵↙️
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3. It distorts the Great Commission. Jesus told us to make disciples (Matthew 28:19), not to take over cultural institutions. Discipleship changes hearts; politics and power struggles don’t. 🧵↙️
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2. It confuses influence with domination. Christians are called to be salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16), influencing the world through love, truth, and good works—not through coercion or political takeover. 🧵↙️
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1. It’s about power, not Jesus. Jesus never told his followers to seize control of society. He said, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36). The early church grew by serving, not by ruling. 🧵↙️
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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution aren’t just history—they shape everything from what you can say in a sermon to whether the government can rummage through your phone. Yet, too often, people treat them like background noise in a patriotic movie montage.
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Nope.
What else are you covering? 'Cause this isn't news.
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globalnews.ca/news/1097007...
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Musk has caused uproar in recent weeks for embracing far-right political parties in Europe, including the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
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And Andrew Torba, the founder of the far-right social media network Gab, promoted a photo of the salute on his platform with the caption, 'Incredible things are happening already,' reported the New York Times.
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"According to Rolling Stone, Christopher Pohlhaus, the leader of the neo-Nazi group Blood Tribe, wrote on Telegram, 'I don’t care if this was a mistake. I’m going to enjoy the tears over it.'"