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Pastor argues against a 'Christian nation' in US politics
Original: There are some some Christians, like pastor Ben, who get it. # USpol “The reason I don't want a ‘Christian nation’ isn't
A pastor known online as Ben is drawing attention for saying he opposes turning the United States into a 'Christian nation' — not out of hostility to Christianity, but because his study of church history showed the harms caused when churches pursued political dominion. The remark is being shared among US politics observers, with some Christians voicing agreement that faith and state power should remain separate.
Why now: Ongoing US debate over Christian nationalism and the role of religion in government.
Pastor BenUnited StatesChristian nationalism
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- There are some some Christians, like pastor Ben, who get it. # USpol “The reason I don't want a ‘Christian nation’ isn't because I'm against Christianity. It's because I've studied church history and learned about the horrors caused by the church pursuing political dominion.… · BrianJopek@mastodon.world · 19
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