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Sovereign Nations

Reaction is the Real Action | Dr. James Lindsay

Sep 28, 2023
"Reaction is the Real Action" podcast discusses leftist activism using provocation and controlling reactions to further their agenda. It explores the deliberate setup of Christian Nationalism as a response to Woke provocations, as a warning to the American church. The podcast also covers topics like the success of left-wing dialectical political warfare, tactics used to discredit conservative Christians, the alignment of hating enemies with Jesus' teachings, the connection between folkish nationalism and neo-Marxist identity politics, and the concept of a remnant society. Other topics include the potential collapse of the Chinese Communist Party, the role of Christian nationalism in the January 6th attack, and the importance of inclusive religious education.
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Quick takeaways

  • Leftist activism utilizes an action-reaction strategy, provoking responses and controlling their portrayal to further their agenda.
  • The success and coherence of Christian nationalism face challenges due to disagreements over doctrine, inclusivity, and prevention of subversion.

Deep dives

The Action Reaction Dynamic of Christian Nationalism

Christian nationalism operates within the action reaction dynamic, using dialectical political warfare methods to provoke a reaction from its opponents. This strategy involves creating real-time overreactions or ginning up a boogeyman to rally against. The goal is to discredit the opposition and advance their own political agenda. However, the long-term success of Christian nationalism is questionable, as it follows a Hegelian model, where states rise and fall in conflict, ultimately leading to a progressive religion at the heart of an ideal state. This raises concerns about how long the movement can sustain its doctrinal coherence and prevent subversion from the left.

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