The Balanced Paradigm offers a holistic perspective to counterbalance "Trump's Christianity." It emphasizes inclusive patriotism, where all citizens are valued and respected regardless of their religious beliefs. The goal is to foster a pluralistic democracy that honors the contributions and rights of people from diverse religious backgrounds.
At the core of the Balanced Paradigm is the principle of religious freedom for all, ensuring that no single faith tradition is given preference over others. It focuses on upholding the constitutional values that protect the rights and freedoms of every citizen, promoting a vision of unity in diversity, where all beliefs and traditions are respected and celebrated.
The Balanced Paradigm's civic nationalism unites people through shared democratic values and civic responsibilities, rather than religious or ethnic identity. This holistic approach aims to counterbalance the divisive forces of "Trump's Christianity" and promote a more inclusive, pluralistic, and constitutionally-grounded understanding of American identity and faith.
Christian nationalism creates deep divisions in our society by intertwining religious identity with national identity, often leading to an "us versus them" mentality. This polarization can result in social exclusion, political partisanship, and cultural conflicts. The Creating Unity Through Mutual Respect: 7 Depolarizing Principles of the Balanced Paradigm's Program counteracts these effects and fosters a more inclusive, understanding, and united community.
Trump's Christianity is based on polarized thinking which forces complex issues into rigid "either/or" categories, automatically causing people to make broad generalizations without examining the nuances.
This black-or-white mentality is the source of many of society's deepest divisions, fueling conflict and resulting in:
Thinking creates our reality. Unless people change the way they think, America will become a theocracy!
What makes the Balanced Paradigm's program different is that it applies a new logic system, balanced way of thinking and a "Both-And" perspective to counterbalance the process of polarization.
The Balanced Paradigm's Principle of Centeredness shows people how to connect to the truth of their authentic selves which helps them see through the lies and misinformation that is espoused by Trump's Christian nationalism.