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Christian nationalists connect Balkans to USA in fight against liberalism

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Christian nationalists are forming networks that span from the Balkans to the United States.
  • These groups often blur the lines between politics and religiously charged nationalism in their opposition to liberal values.
  • The movement seeks to counter what it perceives as liberal ideologies by uniting conservative religious and political forces.

A growing network of Christian nationalists is connecting individuals and groups from the Balkans to the United States, united by a common opposition to liberal values. This transnational movement is characterized by a willingness to blend political activism with religiously charged nationalism.

The core of their agenda involves combating what they identify as liberal ideologies. In this pursuit, the boundaries between political maneuvering and nationalistic religious sentiment frequently become indistinct. This approach suggests a strategy of leveraging religious identity to advance a specific political and social agenda.

By forging these connections across continents, Christian nationalists aim to build a formidable force against progressive movements. Their efforts highlight a global trend of conservative religious groups seeking to influence political landscapes and counter secular or liberal influences.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.