About OKCACN
Our Mission
"CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM"
is a cultural framework that idealizes and advocates a fusion of Christianity with American civic life.
"Christian nationalism" contends that America has been and should always be distinctively “Christian” from top to bottom – in its self-identity, interpretations of its own history, sacred symbols, cherished values, and public policies – and it aims to keep it that way.
Therefore, the “Christian” in "Christian nationalism" is more about identity than religion. It carries with it assumptions about nativism, white supremacy, authoritarianism, patriarchy, and militarism.
As Oklahoma Christians Against Christian Nationalism (OKCACN)
we believe that "Christian nationalism" threatens
our faith and country.
Therefore, in Oklahoma we come together to:
- make others aware of the dangers of "Christian nationalism;"
- help mobilize individuals, organizations, and faith communities for advocacy and action;
- support free and fair elections;
- raise our voices in the media;
- make our local, regional, state and national governmental representatives aware of the problems inherent in "Christian nationalism"
- support other CACN local and national efforts
OKCACN's Principles
We champion religious freedom for all
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We affirm that religious freedom is a foundational value that must extend to people of all faiths and none. We oppose efforts to impose any religious belief on others through government action.
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. A healthy democracy reflects these values by protecting the rights and well-being of all people, regardless of faith or background.
We work collaboratively
We uphold the values of plurality, human dignity, and democracy
We work collaboratively
We partner with other Christians Against Christian Nationalism groups, interfaith organizations, as well as people of other faiths and no faith, to protect democracy and resist efforts to merge religious and political authority.
We strive to build a strong and strategic movement
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We focus our efforts to maximize our impact, equipping communities to challenge Christian nationalism in local, state, and national contexts.
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We acknowledge that our democratic institutions have often failed to represent all people equally. We work to ensure a just and inclusive democracy that serves the well-being of all, not just the privileged few.
We practice mutuality
We commit to strengthening democracy for the common good
We practice mutuality
We recognize that those most impacted by injustice should drive decision-making. Rather than assuming what communities need, we listen, learn, and take action in ways that align with their leadership and priorities.