Conservative TV host defends Christian nationalism: ‘If Hitler could use nationalism to do bad things, imagine what a good guy could do’
It’s a chilling statement to hear a conservative TV host defend Christian nationalism with the argument, ‘If Hitler could use nationalism to do bad things, imagine what a good guy could do’. The mere mention of Hitler in any context elicits a sense of dread, invoking memories of unspeakable atrocities committed in the name of nationalism. The assertion that a ‘good guy’ could somehow leverage nationalism for positive ends is not only misguided but dangerously naive.
Hitler, much like many other dictators throughout history, believed he was the hero of his own narrative. Nobody perceives themselves as the villain; they always see themselves as righteous and just.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood