Building an Alternate Economy
I like to spend money at places that appreciate my business. Often these are shops where I know the owner or, businesses that I hear of through my network of family and friends. Since I’m a conservative Christian, my friends tend to move in those circles. Redirecting my meager funds to support like-minded companies has been a slow-growing, but natural, part of my economic philosophy for years. However, I’m not the only one that has moved in this direction. The idea of a conservative Christian parallel economy has grown in influence over recent years. This has led to a surge of interest in creating a more distinct economic structure that reflects the values of this movement.
Building an alternative, or parallel, economy is often proposed by those in the prepper or Christian Nationalism movements. In his book Christian Nationalism, Andrew Torba states, “Our primary goal is to build a parallel Christian society, economy, and infrastructure which will fill the vacuum of the failed secular state when it falls.” But we don’t have to wait for the secular world to fail.
There are several potential benefits to building this parallel economy. First, it could create a more stable economic environment for those within the conservative and Christian community. This could be achieved through the establishment of businesses and organizations that prioritize the values of conservative ideals and Christian faith, such as the promotion of family values, Christian marriage, pro-life, and the overall protection of religious liberty. These businesses and organizations could then provide jobs and services within the area, which could help create an environment of stability and prosperity.
Second, this alternative economy could serve as a model of responsible spending and investing. This could be accomplished by encouraging conservatives and Christians to practice ethical investing and spending habits. This encouragement should include avoiding investments in companies that go against the values of the community, such as those supporting the LGBTQ agenda, or pornography. Additionally, conservatives and Christians could be encouraged to practice responsible spending habits, such as avoiding excessive debt and saving for the future.
Third, an alternative economy could promote economic development within the area. This could be done by encouraging businesses that are owned and operated by neighbors and friends, as well as by creating incentives for businesses to invest in the community. This could create jobs, increase vocational and artisan skills, and stimulate economic growth.
Finally, a Conservative Christian economy could also help to promote stronger communities. This could be achieved by encouraging conservatives and Christians to establish and maintain strong relationships with each other by providing support and assistance to those in need, as well as promoting positive relationships between individuals and businesses.
In my recent review of Andrew Torba’s book Christian Nationalism, I stated that America is a society drifting on the winds of change. An alternative economy could create a more stable economic environment, promote responsible spending and investing, encourage local economic development, and thus help local communities. For these reasons, it is clear that building an alternative, or parallel, economy could be beneficial for those within the local area and the nation.
Is building an alternative, or parallel, economy a worthy goal for the conservative or Christian communities? Tell us what you believe in the comment section below.
