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===== What it is: =====
This is when Christian faith is reduced to a battle for political power, social dominance, or moral superiority, rather than a calling to live and love like Jesus.
* It frames non-Christians as enemies rather than lost children of God.
* It trades spiritual humility for ideological aggression.
* It often uses Scripture as a weapon instead of a witness.

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Why it matters:
Culture-war Christianity can make the Church appear angry, fearful, and defensive—obsessed with being "right" instead of being Christlike. It confuses moral outrage with spiritual maturity.

Relevance to Jesus’ message:
Jesus wasn’t a culture warrior. He was a Kingdom bringer. He never sought political leverage or social dominance. Instead, He:
* Ate with sinners
* Welcomed the marginalized
* Confronted religious pride
* Loved His enemies
* Was crucified by the very people He came to save

He told Peter to put the sword away (John 18:11). He said, “My Kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36).

So today, Jesus would likely confront those who use His name to justify division, hate, or political crusades.