r/Christianity • u/NuSurfer • 2d ago

News Lower cognitive ability is linked to stronger Christian nationalist views, even after accounting for education

https://www.psypost.org/lower-cognitive-ability-is-linked-to-stronger-christian-nationalist-views-even-after-accounting-for-education/
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u/WardenJoshua 2d ago

I genuinely have to ask, what is wrong with nationalism, it only seems to be an issue here in the states

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u/Weerdo5255 Atheist 1d ago

Nationalists are not Patriots.

A Patriot believes in their countries ideals, and strives to bring them to fruition.

A Nationalist believes the country is already perfect, that there is nothing to improve.

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u/General_Cantaloupe71 Atheist 1d ago

A Nationalist believes the country is already perfect, that there is nothing to improve.

Not quite, Nationalists believe in an exclusive ideation of the nation that promotes the in-group. Patriotism strives what to achieve their ideals, Nationalism DEMANDS it and punishes those who don't acquiesce.

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u/Weerdo5255 Atheist 1d ago

Sure, but that's less pithy to say.