Christian Nationalism Threatens American Democracy
The growing backlash from Christian nationalist groups poses a serious threat to American democracy. In the aftermath of cultural shifts such as the legalization of same-sex marriage, the removal of prayer from schools, and increased visibility of LGBTQ+ rights, a subset of conservative Christians is rallying behind the idea that the United States must return to its “biblical roots.”This movement is not just ideological—it’s political. Christian nationalist candidates are gaining traction in school boards, state legislatures, and even Congress. They promote policies that blur the line between church and state, often under the banner of “religious freedom,” but in practice aimed at enforcing a narrow, theocratic vision of America.
Their goal is not tolerance, but dominance. By framing pluralism as persecution and diversity as decay, these activists seek to roll back decades of civil rights progress. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom—not religious rule.
The Christian faith, like all belief systems, has a rightful place in public life. But it must coexist with others, not override them. If we allow religious extremism—whether Islamic or Christian—to dictate policy, we abandon the inclusive, secular values at the heart of the American experiment.
We must remain vigilant to ensure that democracy, not theocracy, defines our future.
