On September 1, 2026, political commentator Alex Jones interviewed Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon, and they argued that Christians from different denominations must unite around common political and cultural causes despite their theological differences in order to preserve what they see as America’s Christian heritage. They emphasize that Catholics and Protestants should set aside their longstanding theological disagreements and work together as part of a national political and religious movement to confront what they describe as growing threats to Christianity and traditional Christian values in American society.
Rather than allowing denominational divisions to prevent political cooperation, they are advocating for a coalition in which Catholics, Protestants, and other Christians can work together on issues they consider essential to the future of the country. They are advocating for the Christian nationalist vision of American politics, in which religious identity and political activism go hand in hand. They are presenting Christian unity as a means of building a strong political movement capable of influencing American culture and public policies.
Ellen G. White’s warning in The Great Controversy is particularly relevant because she describes the formation of a religious-political alliance that would eventually seek to use the power of the state to enforce religious observances. Roman Catholics and Protestants will overlook their historic divisions and cooperate around a common religious objective, particularly the promotion of Sunday observance in the United States.
“Through the two great errors, the immortality of the soul and Sunday sacredness, Satan will bring the people under his deceptions. While the former lays the foundation of spiritualism, the latter creates a bond of sympathy with Rome. The Protestants of the United States will be foremost in stretching their hands across the gulf to grasp the hand of spiritualism; they will reach over the abyss to clasp hands with the Roman power; and under the influence of this threefold union, this country will follow in the steps of Rome in trampling on the rights of conscience” (Great Controversy, p. 588).
These predictions are coming to pass as Protestantism becomes increasingly more politically active. American Protestants will seek governmental power and influence to advance Christian morality. In this effort, Catholics and Protestants will find common ground. Rather than remaining divided over their major theological differences, they will cooperate in pursuing ecumenical and political objectives, with Sunday observance becoming a central point of unity.
“The word of God teaches that these scenes are to be repeated as Roman Catholics and Protestants shall unite for the exaltation of the Sunday” (Great Controversy, p. 578).
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