American Theocracy: The New National Religion is Politics

John and Nisha Whitehead, through The Rutherford Institute, expressed their thoughts on the current state of politics in America. They quoted the Ten Commandments and Donald Trump to emphasize their point that politics has become a new form of religion in the country.

Politics as America's God

The Whiteheads argued that the fear of a religious coup by evangelical Christians from the right is misplaced. Instead, they believe that the real threat is the transformation of our constitutional republic into a theocracy centered around the worship of a political savior. They claim that politics has essentially become America's God.

The Deep State's Confidence Game

The authors suggest that the political conventions for presidential candidates reveal how Americans have been brainwashed into worshipping a political idol created by the Deep State. They argue that the American citizenry has fallen victim to the Deep State's confidence game, which involves a six-stage process designed to strip citizens of their power and rights.

The Role of Political Saviors

According to the Whiteheads, every candidate presented to us as a potential political savior, including Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, is part of an elaborate scam. They argue that despite appearances, we do not live in a constitutional republic. Instead, they believe that voters are the dupes, the candidates are the shills, and the Deep State is rigging the outcome.

Manipulated Crises

The authors suggest that terrorist attacks, pandemics, economic uncertainty, national security threats, and civil unrest are all manipulated crises designed to create a sense of urgency and make us feel invested in the outcome of elections. However, they argue that in the long term, these events do not change much.

Liberty Decreases as Government Grows

The Whiteheads argue that the history of the United States demonstrates that as government expands, liberty contracts. They believe that the power players always want more: more money, more power, more control. Since 9/11, they claim, the government's response to every problem has been more government and less freedom.

The Constitution: No Magical Incantation

The authors argue that the Constitution is not a magical incantation against government wrongdoing. It is only as effective as those who abide by it. However, without courts willing to uphold the Constitution's provisions when government officials disregard it, and a citizenry knowledgeable enough to be outraged when those provisions are undermined, the Constitution provides little protection against government overreach and police abuse.

Rule of Law Replaced by Deep State

The Whiteheads argue that the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution have been unceremoniously ousted by the Deep State. They claim that we are dealing with a rogue government whose policies are dictated more by greed than need.

Evangelical Christians and Politics

The authors also discuss the role of evangelical Christians in politics. They argue that these Christians have been repeatedly conned into believing that Republican candidates will save the church. However, in doing so, they have shown themselves to be as willing to support totalitarian tactics as those on the left.

Equating Religion and Politics

The Whiteheads warn against equating religion and politics, and allowing the ends to justify the means. They argue that this only empowers tyrants and lays the groundwork for totalitarianism.

Consecrating the Ballot Box

The authors encourage people to vote, but warn against the mistake of consecrating the ballot box. They argue that it doesn't matter what religion a particular candidate claims to subscribe to: all politicians answer to their own higher power, which is the Deep State.

Bottom Line

The Whiteheads' perspective on politics as the new national religion is thought-provoking. It raises questions about the role of religion in politics and the influence of the Deep State. What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this article with your friends and start a conversation. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is every day at 6pm.