Published on March 12, 2024, 12:45 am

One news outlet, which I will not name, suddenly stopped featuring me and, after investigating, I discovered an internal embargo on my name. This unexpected silencing left me wondering – why? And to what end? It was revealed that I had been labeled a “Christian nationalist.”

As a proud Christian, the implication of being penalized simply because of my faith seemed oddly unsettling. Although my show does not propagate any explicit religious message, there seems to be no harm if it did; perhaps considering all that is transpiring in society.

I am untroubled by the label of nationalist and Christian separately; however, it was used against me darkly. The term “Christian nationalist” seems ubiquitous lately with Christianity facing numerous smears and attacks. Its depiction tends toward equating it with white supremacy.

Just in February alone, major media outlets released countless narratives revolving around Christian nationalism. These included varying perspectives and concerns: threats to democracy associated with Christian nationalism; public opinion surveys regarding its influence in American society; support for this ideology among rural conservative states; and multiple interpretations of Christian nationalism.

These narratives escalated within merely a month. It appears the topic also caught Hollywood’s attention which now seeks to further perpetuate it through our television screens. Once propaganda begins circulating, inevitably Hollywood gives it special treatment. Renowned director Rob Reiner seems tasked with this responsibility with his upcoming documentary project “God and Country,” critically examining Christian nationalism’s implications on America.

In their attempt to spotlight pressing issues stapling our country today—drug dealing, illegal immigration, rising crime rates—the incorporation of Christians passionate about their homeland increasingly moulds into an unlikely fear campaign.

Scapegoating Christians in this manner seems misdirected and could instigate further divisions within the community—an undue result given past similar attempts at marginalization spanning decades.

There was once an era when Bible teachings pervaded American classrooms across all states backed by teachers’ prayers. Lawsuits led to this practice’s eradication since the 60s. A concerted effort has been ongoing ever since to isolate Christians making them feel alienated for their convictions.

The involvement of Hollywood, infamous for backing initiatives such as these, reinforces this divisive agenda. Surprisingly, they’ve now targeted Justin Bieber too who famously transformed his youthful misdeeds after marrying Hailey Baldwin in 2018 and started attending church – an unusual trajectory by Hollywood standards.

Online requests for prayers about wisdom and protection for Justin and Hailey hint at possible spiritual battles with little detail to decipher any more than that. A shared post presenting a similar request further amplifies suspicions of some spiritual warfare they might be undergoing, fueling speculations among fans.

Increasingly, glimpses of truth are being targeted leading to intangible acts of malice. The tribulations celebrities face are unimaginable; as their relationship with God strengthens, so does their struggle within the industry.

For those experiencing discouragement through such conflict, rest assured that as Christians we stand united in faith prepared to pray both openly and silently praying against any illuding forces labeling us evil while knowing something truly sinister lurks behind these accusations.

Let’s remember to remain vigilant, supportive and prayerful; unity in our faith yields more power against evil than one can imagine possible.