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The Guardian view on far-right perversions of the Christmas message: promoting a gospel of hate | Editorial

The Guardian views Christian nationalism as a growing force in Britain, linking it to the far right’s use of Christmas imagery.
Tommy Robinson’s carol service is cited as a sign of this movement, described as an attempt to put Christ back in Christmas by promoting ethnic discord.
The editorial argues that the far right uses religious language to promote xenophobia and exclude outsiders.
The piece cites a church response, noting the Church of England’s campaign against the misappropriation of Christian imagery.
The editorial links domestic Britain to global patterns of religious nationalism, naming Trump-era America and Orbán-era Hungary as examples.
The article recalls Jesus’ teaching of hospitality as a counterpoint to ethnocentric politics.
The editorial frames the nativity story as a lesson on welcoming refugees and strangers.
The piece presents a call to reject Christian nationalism and uphold universal human rights.
The article notes that Nigel Farage aligns with conservative Anglicanism, signaling mainstream political links to religious identity.
Pope Francis is cited as a moral reference against ethnocentric religious politics.
The editorial highlights the role of cultural Christianity in shaping political narratives.

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