DeSantis pushing Christian nationalism has Florida newspaper warning of white supremacy

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Florida governor Ron DeSantis campaigning for president by pushing Christian nationalism was the focus of a new editorial published online by the Miami Herald on Saturday afternoon.

"Is America a Christian nation? The United States is a secular nation with no official religion, so the answer is No," the editorial board wrote. "But to Republicans such as Florida Gov. DeSantis, simplifying the answer to a Yes is a powerful tool. They’ve found a political gold mine in pitting Christians against the so-called evils of the left, gay and transgender people and teachers accused of pushing a 'woke' agenda."

The editorial was published the same day DeSantis expanded a state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ian gathers strength into an expected hurricane.

"DeSantis’ flirting with Christian nationalism — the belief that America is in God’s plan and was intended to be a Christian nation — as the Herald recently reported, is not new in GOP politics," the editorial board wrote. "But it shows where the governor’s mind is. Elected in 2018 by a razor-thin margin in a state long considered purple — Florida has become redder, but it isn’t Mississippi, yet — he appears more concerned with 2024 GOP presidential primary voters. He’s not losing any sleep over alienating middle-of-the-road voters in his state."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/desantis-pushing-christian-nationalism-has-florida-newspaper-warning-of-white-supremacy/ar-AA12cSn8

[patphil]

1. When you get right down to it, DeSantis really means right-wing, white Christians.

[dalton99a]

2. Kick

[Emile]

3. DeSantis running mate is

[cloudbase]

4. Religion is regarded by the common people as true,

by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful.

Attributed to Seneca

[Timeflyer]

5. Great quote

[rockfordfile]

6. DeSantis just hates USA.

[NowISeetheLight]

7. Scared for America

The rise of the Christian Right is something I’ve always feared. Being gay I’m not one of their favorite people. Forget my law abiding life, the fact I’m a disabled veteran who served his country, who paid taxes. I’m the enemy because of what I am, not because of something I’ve done. It’s no different than a racist hating someone who isn’t white. There isn’t a “choice” at play here.

They want to turn America into Christainistan. With a “morality police”, bans on everything, etc. I’ve been reading articles about the “secret plan” to change the Constitution. They want to get to 32 states so the can call a Constitutional Convention. Something that’s never happened before.

You can bet freedom of speech will be gone. They’ll ban any speech criticizing Christians. Freedom of assembly? Screw that. Freedom of the press? Absolutely history. The articles I’ve read say most people are against declaring America “Christian Nation”.