Deevon and I had another great conversation about Christian Nationalism. I appreciate his perspective. No matter how many kinds of Christian Nationalist congregations exist, they have cult-like things in common:
The leader seeks to control the congregation and runs these churches like a dictator, which makes people more accepting of autocracy.
Questioning and pushback causes problems in these authoritarian churches.
It isn’t easy to leave these groups. IT IS VITAL TO GIVE THOSE WHO WANT TO LEAVE A SUPPORT STRUCTURE AND PLACES TO LAND.
We can’t save everyone in these groups, but we can provide safe spaces for people who want to leave. As you listen to this discussion, think about your community:
Does your community have one or two safe spaces for vulnerable groups of all types, from immigrant populations to transgender people to those who want to flee oppressive Christian Nationalist cults?
Empathy and compassion are key with anyone who chooses to flee a cult. Does your community have people who have left high-control groups? Can you brainstorm with them about how to give former Christian Nationalist cult members a safe space to land?
Many people in high-control groups have no idea they’re in a cult. These realizations can be humiliating, upsetting, and emotionally rough. Make sure a few people in your community know how to handle these situations with empathy, compassion, and love.
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