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Church Leaders Urge Action Against Far-Right Nationalism Threat

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

A coalition of church leaders in the UK and the US, including the National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) and the Racial Justice Advocacy Forum (RJAF), warns that far-right nationalism linked to Christian nationalism and white supremacy threatens marginalized communities and calls for government action to protect them.
They condemn Christian symbols in anti-migrant protests as contradictory to love and mercy.
They say political rhetoric has left many disenfranchised and fearful.

History

Historical Context

In the 1920s, the rise of Christian nationalism in the U.S. coincided with the Ku Klux Klan's resurgence, claiming over 4 million members. This intertwining of religion and politics has historically led to exclusionary practices, as seen in anti-migrant protests. Today, organizations like the National Church Leaders Forum continue to address concerns about far-right nationalism threatening marginalized communities.

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Story summary

A coalition of church leaders in the UK and the US, including the National Church Leaders Forum (NCLF) and the Racial Justice Advocacy Forum (RJAF), warns that far-right nationalism linked to Christian nationalism and white supremacy threatens marginalized communities and calls for government action to protect them.
They condemn Christian symbols in anti-migrant protests as contradictory to love and mercy.
They say political rhetoric has left many disenfranchised and fearful.

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