I like Christianist. Like Islamist it distinguishes between believers and fundamentalist (which in both cases seems to be based on weird readings of basic texts.)
I like Christianist. Like Islamist it distinguishes between believers and fundamentalist (which in both cases seems to be based on weird readings of basic texts.)
The distinction between Islamic and Islamist organizations is pretty important, and I agree that the same can be drawn between Christian-identified groups.
However, Islamic and Islamist organizations both comprise *Muslims* so I think that too carries over. The Christianists *say* they are Christians, and there is no empirical reason to say they are not. Even when entirely dissociated from politics, the beliefs and practices of self-identified Christians are too diverse for any particular conception to be authoritative outside its own sect.
I like Christianist. Like Islamist it distinguishes between believers and fundamentalist (which in both cases seems to be based on weird readings of basic texts.)
How about "Christianish"? They kinda sound Christian, and look Christian. They're just not the real deal.
The distinction between Islamic and Islamist organizations is pretty important, and I agree that the same can be drawn between Christian-identified groups.
However, Islamic and Islamist organizations both comprise *Muslims* so I think that too carries over. The Christianists *say* they are Christians, and there is no empirical reason to say they are not. Even when entirely dissociated from politics, the beliefs and practices of self-identified Christians are too diverse for any particular conception to be authoritative outside its own sect.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3528049-boebert-jesus-didnt-have-enough-ar-15s-to-keep-his-government-from-killing-him/
Boebert said this at a supposedly Christian conference.
She was cheered and not booed.
There's the empirical evidence that these people are neither familiar with nor following the teachings of Christ.
(Their willingness to lie at the drop of a hat is also a big problem.)