America Under Siege: How Evangelical Christians stole our country, infiltrated our government, attacked our establishments, and are holding us all hostage with their twisted sense of morality
In the annals of history, there are moments that stand as stark warnings, reminders of the fragility of democracy and the ease with which it can be subverted. Today, America finds itself at such a juncture, teetering on the brink of a precipice, as the government has been hijacked by white evangelical Christians, plunging the nation into a dark era reminiscent of the darkest chapters of history.
The rise of white evangelical Christian influence in American politics has been nothing short of alarming. Through insidious means and manipulative tactics, they have seized control of key positions of power, effectively holding the country hostage to their regressive agenda. This is not merely a political shift; it is a moral and ethical crisis of unprecedented proportions.
Drawing parallels to Hitler’s rise to power in Nazi Germany may seem alarmist to some, but the similarities are striking. Just as Hitler exploited fear and resentment to rally support for his fascist regime, so too have white evangelical leaders preyed upon the anxieties of a disillusioned populace, promising salvation in exchange for blind allegiance. The consequences of such blind faith are dire, leading to the erosion of civil liberties and the marginalization of minority groups.
The dystopian nightmare depicted in Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” feels eerily prescient in this current political climate. Under the guise of religious righteousness, white evangelical Christians seek to impose their narrow interpretation of morality upon the entire nation, relegating women to subordinate roles and stripping them of their autonomy. The specter of a theocratic regime looms large, casting a shadow of oppression over the land.
Recent events serve as chilling reminders of the extent to which white evangelical Christians have infiltrated the corridors of power. In Alabama, the battle over IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) has intensified, with lawmakers seeking to impose draconian restrictions that would effectively criminalize a widely-used fertility treatment. Furthermore, the landmark ruling of Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed women the right to choose, has been overturned, paving the way for a nationwide assault on reproductive rights. In a brazen display of their true intentions, the right-wing agenda includes plans to outlaw contraception altogether, plunging women back into the dark ages of reproductive coercion and subjugation.
But it doesn’t stop there. LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender people, have become targets of vicious discrimination and persecution at the hands of white evangelical Christians. Under the guise of “protecting traditional values,” they have launched a relentless assault on the rights and dignity of LGBTQ+ people, seeking to roll back hard-won gains in equality and representation. Transgender individuals, in particular, have been singled out for dehumanization and violence, with efforts to deny them access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
One of the most insidious manifestations of white evangelical influence is Project 2025, a clandestine campaign aimed at reshaping America in their image by the year 2025. Spearheaded by shadowy figures within the evangelical movement, this project seeks to dismantle the separation of church and state, impose a puritanical code of conduct on society, and roll back decades of progress on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and gender equality. If left unchecked, Project 2025 threatens to irrevocably alter the fabric of American society, transforming it into a theocratic dictatorship ruled by fear and intolerance.
Scholars and intellectuals have sounded the alarm, warning of the grave dangers posed by the ascendance of white evangelical influence in government. Dr. Karen Armstrong, renowned religious scholar, cautions against the intertwining of religion and politics, stating, “History has shown us time and again that when religion becomes entangled with power, it inevitably leads to tyranny and oppression.” Indeed, the separation of church and state, a fundamental principle upon which America was founded, is now under siege.
The United States was founded on the principles of religious freedom, freedom from theocratic tyranny, and the separation of church and state. Thomas Jefferson, one of the founding fathers, famously wrote in his letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in 1802, “Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.” This principle has been upheld by generations of Americans as a bulwark against the encroachment of religious extremism into the realm of governance.
So how do we reclaim our democracy from those who would seek to steal it from us? The answer lies in the power of the people to resist, to mobilize, and to demand change. We must not succumb to apathy or despair; rather, we must harness our collective outrage and channel it into action. The most potent weapon in our arsenal is the ballot box. Through active participation in the democratic process, we can vote out those who would betray our values and replace them with leaders who will uphold the principles of equality, justice, and freedom for all.
Additionally, we must continue to shine a light on the insidious tactics employed by white evangelical Christians to subvert democracy. By exposing their agenda and holding them accountable for their actions, we can weaken their stranglehold on power and pave the way for a more inclusive and equitable society.
Ultimately, the fate of our nation hangs in the balance. Will we allow ourselves to be held hostage by those who seek to impose their narrow-minded ideology upon us, or will we rise up and reclaim our democracy? The choice is ours to make, but the time for action is now. The future of America depends on it.