Faith Hijacked: Exposing Christian Nationalism in the Halls of Power Last Week in the Grove
How is Christian nationalism shaping U.S. policy today—and at what cost?
Last week in the grove, Christopagan Druids Charlie and Brian confront the rise of Christian nationalism, unmasking its deep roots in slavery-era politics, biblical distortion, and evangelical authoritarianism. Through theology, personal testimony, and spiritual activism, they expose how scripture is twisted to justify queerphobia, patriarchy, and oppression—from Pastor Ralph Drollinger’s Capitol Hill Bible studies to modern witch hunts in South Carolina. Juxtaposing animist wisdom and Christ-centered justice, they call for a radical return to compassion, relational faith, and sacred resistance. With grounded mysticism and bold critique, they invite listeners into the Via Negativa—the sacred space of unknowing, transformation, and spiritual liberation. The practice isn’t about having answers—it’s about opening doors to new questions. It’s a gentle meditation on discernment, ego release, and collective intuition, wrapped in mysticism, storytelling, and hope.
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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Creation's Paths, Charlie and Brian confront the growing influence of Christian nationalism in the United States. As Christopagan Druids, they explore their personal history with evangelical cults, unpack Pastor Ralph Drollinger’s Capitol Hill Bible studies, and challenge the dangerous rhetoric shaping U.S. policy. Through theological critique, historical context, and spiritual insight, they expose how far-right religious ideologies are distorting the teachings of Jesus to justify bigotry, patriarchy, and queerphobia.
With clarity and compassion, they break down misused scripture like Romans 1, call out the roots of Christian nationalism in slavery-era politics, and discuss the weaponization of terms like "secular humanism" and "judaizer." This is the first part of a two-part series aimed at shedding light on the systems of oppression hiding under the guise of faith.
In this powerful follow-up episode of Creation’s Paths, Christopagan Druids Charlie and Brian confront the harmful rhetoric of Pastor Ralph Drollinger, a Capitol Hill Bible study leader influencing U.S. government officials. This reaction episode dives deep into Drollinger’s “Four Tools of the Devil”, exposing its Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, and anti-social gospel remarks. The hosts passionately defend progressive Christianity, affirm the teachings of Jesus on justice and compassion, and challenge the weaponization of scripture by Christian nationalists.
They break down complex theological topics like bibliology, scriptural inerrancy, hermeneutics, and the political roots of pseudo-Pauline texts, revealing how certain doctrines were crafted to uphold patriarchy, slavery, and authoritarianism. The episode ends with a poignant prayer for grace, justice, and liberation from spiritual darkness.
In this episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian dive into a powerful short by Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen of Nordic Animism, exploring the core paradox of animism: it’s not about belief—it’s about action and relationship. As Christopagan Druids, they discuss how animism is a lived practice rooted in reciprocity with spirits, not an intellectual concept to debate. They reflect on how Protestant Christianity’s emphasis on belief distorts our understanding of spiritual practices and share personal stories about working with house spirits, Brigid, and even Ganesh.
Through engaging anecdotes—like giving ginger tea to house spirits and making offerings to trolls—the duo illustrates how relational magic transforms daily life. They challenge listeners to “just try it,” underscoring that it’s through doing that transformation and belief naturally arise. This episode blends theology, practical spirituality, and deep respect for unseen relationships in a refreshingly grounded way.
In this eye-opening episode of _Creation’s Paths_, Charlie and Brian unpack the disturbing resurgence of modern-day witch hunts—this time in Pickens, South Carolina. A Wiccan vendor was recently targeted by Stillwater Christian Fellowship, with members quoting Exodus 22:18 (“Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live”) and calling for action against local Pagans and witches.
The hosts dive into the historical misuse of scripture, the roots of witch hysteria as tools of imperial control and misogyny, and the problematic rhetoric that’s once again finding a home in extremist Christian circles. They trace how this mirrors previous Satanic Panics and emphasize the importance of solidarity, strategy, and visibility for all Pagan, Druid, and Christopagan communities.
They also touch on previous events—like Pastor Greg Locke’s witch hunt in Illinois—and the broader dangers of Christian nationalism, manufactured villains, and authoritarianism. With careful discernment and hope, they call for action before this rhetoric escalates further.
In this New Moon episode of Creation’s Paths, Charlie and Brian invite you into the sacred uncertainty of the Via Negativa—the path of unknowing. As strange energy stirs around us, they explore feelings of anticipation, anger, and divine movement echoing across both mundane and spiritual realms.
They reflect on:
The collective sense of change felt by spiritual communities online and in-person
Entering the Cloud of Unknowing as a spiritual practice
The spiritual significance of the New Moon and a partial solar eclipse
Their personal journeywork experiences, including distant glimpses of goddesses like Brigid, Sarasvati, and Parvati
A spontaneous goddess oracle card reading that weaves themes of justice, knowledge, and transformation
This episode isn’t about having answers—it’s about opening doors to new questions. It’s a gentle meditation on discernment, ego release, and collective intuition, wrapped in mysticism, storytelling, and hope.
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