Kinism: of one Blood?

Often, opponents of Kinism, the Christian doctrine of ethno-segregation, will state something such as, "Well, if nationhood is defined by ancestral lineage, then we are all of one nation because of Adam anyway". Scripture refutes this notion in Acts 17:26-27, which states,

And hath made of one blood all nations [Ethnicities] of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: ¹

In this passage, we learn that God created humanity from a common blood origin, presumably referring to Adam. However, even with this shared ancestry, the intentional division and establishment of distinct ethnic nations, ethnicities, by God, along with the appointment of their respective bounds and habitations, remains unaffected.

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Kinism: Bounds of Habitation

Even with the acknowledgment of the reality of ethnic nations, critics of the Christian doctrine of Kinism, which teaches ethnonationalism and ethno-segregation, may argue, "Well, even if nations are defined by ethnicities and indeed exist, why should that dissuade us from mixing, integrating and coexisting?" However, scripture unequivocally declares that God intended nations, or ethnos, to have distinct, separate, bounds of habitation. If proven true, this would preclude any possibility of integration between ethnicities (nations) because we wouldn’t be able to mix in the first place due to God-intended, divinely appointed, restrictions.

When looking at the scriptures, the concept of God intentionally setting bounds of habitation, distinct separations, and restrictions between nations is easily found. Firstly, in Deuteronomy 32:8, which states,

When the Most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the bounds of the people according to the number of the children of Israel.

This notion is also later reiterated in the New Testament further emphasising not only the current and ongoing reality of nations but also their divinely appointed intentional separation/segregation. Acts 17:26-27 reads,

And hath made of one blood all nations [Ethnicities] of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation

Thus, to mix is to defy God's ordained order for this universe, distorting God's instituted design and intention for His creation.

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Kinism: Why Bother?

Critics of Kinism, a Christian belief in ethnic-based segregation, may argue, "Even if God intended nations to be separate, why bother enforcing that?" This statement, as I'll explain, is not just ignorant but also hypocritical.

First, consider how we view homosexual marriage as sinful—not just because of verses against sodomy (homosexual acts) but also because marriage was established to be a covenant exclusively between man and woman. Conservative Christians universally support maintaining this God-established institution.

Therefore, if you concede that Scripture teaches that God Himself instituted and ordered the distinctions and boundaries of nations, shouldn't we also aim to uphold this institution too? It would be inconsistent, if not hypocritical, to support one but not the other, for both are so tied to the ordering of the Lord's creation and instituted ways for how human life should be conducted.

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Kinism: What Is a Nation? Pt. 2.

In the Old Testament, the commonly translated term for 'nation' in our English Bibles is 'גוֹי' (goy) in its singular form or 'גוֹיִם' (goyim) in its plural form. "Goy" is specifically employed to designate non-Israelite nations, and it is exclusively defined as an ethnicity—a people marked by shared genetic descent. The book of Genesis provides a foundational framework for the definition of a "goy" and how it is utilised throughout the rest of the Old Testament, almost exclusively referring to an ethnicity, ethnonations.

Gen. 10:5,

By these were the isles of the Gentiles [גּוֹי (gôy)] divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations. [גּוֹי (gôy)]

Gen. 10:20,

These are the sons of Ham, after their families, after their tongues, in their countries, and in their nations. [גּוֹי (gôy)]

Gen. 10:31,

These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations. [גּוֹי (gôy)]

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Kinism: By This We Stand

Many critics of Kinism, the Christian doctrine of ethnicity-based segregation, often pose foolish questions, such as "Why be so divisive? This is such a minor issue," or "Would you rather have your country filled with foreign Christians or non-believers of your own ethnicity?"

Questions like these attempt to undermine the importance of Kinism, but the scriptures proclaim the absolute necessity of Kinism. In 1 Timothy 5:8, it is stated:

"But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his own house [Kin], he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel."

The Scriptures go so far as to claim that not prioritising and providing for one's own kin goes against the Christian faith, as it is considered worse than being an infidel or a heathen. We should, therefore, be willing to die before being labelled as such (non-kinists) because we would surely rather die as Christians than die as heathens. This is not teaching salvation through works, but rather, that a true faith in Christ would be recognised and demonstrated to the world by such a love for one's kin.

One would not compromise on God's institution of marriage, so too, one should not compromise on God's institution of nations.

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Kinism: It's Easy to Teach

1 Peter 3:15 tells us that we are always to be ready to give an answer for our faith; therefore, we should, in some capacity, be able to justify any of our theological beliefs to those who ask, including Kinism (the Christian doctrine of ethnic-segregation). Teaching Kinism may seem daunting to some, but it’s simple. Here’s a quick guide to teach it to your fellow congregants:

Step 1. Establish the fact that biblical nations are ethnonations (Gen. 10:5).

Step 2. Establish the fact that God has intentionally ordered creation so that said nations will be perpetually separate. (Deu. 32:8, Acts. 17:26-27)

Step 3: Establish the notion that however God has ordered humanity to act and behave is necessarily good and to defy that is to sin ("So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin." - Js. 4:17).

Conclusion: Ethnonationalism, which advocates perpetual segregation along ethnic lines, is deemed necessary, for to do otherwise is sin.

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Kinism: Country & Kin

What's the difference between a nation and a country? A nation refers to a group of people who share a common ancestry, an ethnicity, while a country refers to the land that this nation inhabits—a territory. The Bible makes a clear distinction that a nation and a country are different. Genesis 10:5 states,

By these were the isles of the Gentiles divided in their lands; every one after his tongue, after their families, in their nations.

The lands are distinct from the nation itself; however, this in no way undermines the importance of having a country or territory exclusively for your ethnos.

Think of a country as your house and a nation as your family. A family without a house is still a family, yet one at high risk of danger. So too, a nation without a country is still a nation but is one at high risk of danger.

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Kinism: Explaining Ethnocentrism

To be 'ethnocentric' is akin to being family (kin)-oriented, and thus, ethnicity (ethnos)-oriented. When we say someone is family-oriented, it means valuing and prioritising the well-being (physically and spiritually), history, and culture of one's own family above others. Similarly, to be ethnocentric is to be ethnos-oriented, nation-oriented, prioritising the well-being (again, physically and spiritually), culture, and history of our kin, our ethnic group, above all other foreign ethnicities. We are to care for and provide for our own first, owing our ethnic group a special degree of care. 1 Timothy 5:8 states,

"But if anyone does not provide for his own [relatives, kin], and especially for those of his own household [immediate family], he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel."

Kinism is biblically prescribed ethnocentrism, emphasising that the well-being of our nation and our folk takes precedence.

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Kinism: Ethnocentrism in Practice

To be ethnocentric, in practice, we must prioritise both the physical and spiritual well-being of our own people, our own kin, above all else. This entails evangelising and treating our own ethnic kin as the most crucial missionary field. After all, is it not more important to ensure the faithfulness of one's own covenant household than that of someone outside of it?

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Kinism: A Holy Nation?

Opponents of the Christian doctrine of Kinism, which advocates ethno-nationalism and ethno-segregation, often argue, "If you're a Christian, you are of the same nation as every other Christian; therefore, we are all one." This is similar to the 'neither Jew nor Greek' argument, in that it tries to annul the validity of ethno-nations. They often use 1 Peter 2:9 for this claim, which states,

"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation [Ethnos], a peculiar people;"

Here, the church is referred to as a holy nation, a holy ethnos; however, this in no way serves to validate their claim. As the church is also described and referred to as a bride (Rev. 19:7). Yet, does this mean that every Christian becomes literally a woman, a bride? Certainly not. So too, when we are described as a holy nation, it does not literally mean we all become one nation, as the Bible distinctly lays out that a nation is defined by familial lineage, biology, just as sexes are defined by biology. It would be inconsistent to take one literary description as literal and the other as metaphorical.

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Kinism: Prioritising the Gospel?

When discussing Kinism, the Christian doctrine of ethno-nationalism and ethno-segregation, critics often pose a question or assert, 'Even if Kinism is true, should we truly be this divisive? Shouldn't we prioritise the gospel first?'

This assertion suggests that advocating for segregation might dissuade individuals from embracing the gospel, given contemporary society's heightened sensitivity to anything perceived as 'racist'. However, this reasoning is flawed. It shouldn't matter if it appears divisive, as the gospel itself is inherently offensive and foolishness to those who aren't saved. As articulated in 1 Corinthians 1:18:

"For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God."

Note:
Despite the gospel's inherent offensiveness, it must be remembered that this is certainly not an excuse to not be respectful, articulate, and cordial when discussing. 1 Peter 3:15 states,

"but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,"

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Kinism: Nationalism & Atheism

Atheism posits that there is no God. However, without a transcendent standard, everything becomes meaningless—without purpose. This is because, in the absence of an objective standard like God, only subjectivity remains. In simple terms, objectivity means having a fixed and universal standard that doesn't change, while subjectivity suggests that meaning depends on individual perspectives.

This absence of an unchanging external standard implies that there is no set meaning to anything; rather, meaning varies from person to person, becoming mere opinion. In short, there is no standard beyond oneself. Hence, a consistent atheist is a nihilist—the belief that all values are ultimately, in the end, meaningless. This raises the question, "If all values are indeed ultimately, in the end, meaningless, why care about nationalism, or your people, at all?"

If an atheist claims they care because they personally prescribe meaning to preserving their nation, then they are inconsistent or illogical. For how can you assert or hold that everything is meaningless and, at the same time, argue that some things do have meaning? This is a basic contradiction.

An illogical movement is a foolish one. Nationalism needs Christianity; you need Christianity. You need Kinism.

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Kinism: What are Bounds?

In Acts 17:26, a pivotal passage for supporting Kinism—the Christian doctrine of ethnonationalism and ethno-segregation—we encounter a profound statement:

"And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;"

This verse highlights God's role in assigning nations, ethnicities, specific "bounds of habitation". But what does this mean precisely? "Bounds" refers to limitations, often synonymous with "boundary", denoting a separating line. This separating line, in reference to nations, can take the form of physical geography or politically drawn barriers—a delineation between habitations, or what we term 'habitational boundaries'. In essence, God has designated specific geographical areas for specific nations to dwell, live, and inhabit separately from one another.

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Kinism: Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry (18 October 1662 – 22 June 1714) was a British Reformed Protestant minister and author who was born in Wales but spent much of his life in England. He is best known for the six-volume biblical commentary Exposition of the Old and New Testaments, In which he is clearly seen to espouse Kinism:

Because of their relation to them: My brethren, my kinsmen, according to the flesh. Though they were very bitter against him upon all occasions, and gave him the most unnatural and barbarous usage, yet thus respectfully does he speak of them. It shows him to be a man of a forgiving spirit. Not that I had aught to accuse my nation of, Acts 28:19. My kinsmen. Paul was a Hebrew of the Hebrews. We ought to be in a special manner concerned for the spiritual good of our relations, our brethren and kinsmen. To them we lie under special engagements, and we have more opportunity of doing good to them; and concerning them, and our usefulness to them, we must in a special manner give account.

— Matthew Henry's Commentary

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Kinism: Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole (1624–1679) was an English Non-conformist Reformed theologian and biblical commentator. He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and wrote English Annotations on the Holy Bible, in which he clearly displays support for Kinism. See his commentary on Deuteronomy 32:8, in which he states,

"Separated the sons of Adam", i.e. divided them in their languages and habitations according to their families [Shared Ancestry]. "He set the bounds of the people", i.e. he disposed of [Allocated] the several lands and limits of the people, so as he did reserve a convenient and sufficient place for the great numbers of the people of Israel, whom he designed to make as numerous as the stars of heaven.

— Matthew Poole's Commentary

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Kinism: Simplified

Kinism is the Christian doctrine of ethnocentrism, which, by consequence, affirms ethno-nationalism. This doctrine is derived from Scripture through the following logic:

Major Premise: Christians are to ordinarily have a special degree of care / love for their familial relatives (kin).

Minor Premise: Holy Scripture states that an "ethnos" (ethnic group / 'nation') is a distinct familial / kinship relationship.

Conclusion: It is God's will for people to ordinarily have a unique love for their own ethnicity above others; this concept is known as ethnocentrism.

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Kinism: Expected Ethnocentrism

In Romans 9, the apostle Paul expresses deep sorrow and anguish over the unrepentant state of the Hebrews, his own kin. He emphasises his willingness to be "accursed and cut off from Christ", indicating that he would be willing to go to Hell if it meant the salvation of his relatives (kin, ethnicity, ethno-nation). It is crucial to note that Paul is specifically referring to his "kindred according to the flesh", highlighting not spiritual relations but physical blood relations. This verse exemplifies the type of ethnocentrism—a special degree of care for one's ethnic group or kin, both physically and spiritually—that Paul explicitly outlined in 1 Timothy 5:8.

Rom. 9:3,

"For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh."

1 Tim. 5:8,

"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives [kindred], and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."

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Kinism: John Calvin

John Calvin (1509 – 1564) was a French theologian, pastor, and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Reformed tradition. His commentary on Acts 17:26 clearly expounds on Kinism.

"Now, we see, as in a camp, every troop and band hath his appointed place, so men are placed upon earth, that every people may be content with their bounds, and that among these people every particular person may have his mansion. But though ambition have, oftentimes raged, and many, being incensed with wicked lust, have past their bounds, yet the lust of men hath never brought to pass, but that God hath governed all events from out of his holy sanctuary."

— John Calvin's Commentary

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Kinism: Described & Prescribed

Acts 17:26-27 plays a pivotal role in substantiating the tenets of Kinism, as this passage delineate God's deliberate division of nations into specific geographic areas based on their ethnic heritage. Critics may argue that a description of God's actions does not necessarily imply prescription. However, such skepticism is erroneous when applied to this passage.

Their error lies in dismissing the significance of why God performed the actions described in these verses—the underlying purpose. In this context, what transpires is God's segregation of nations, a measure taken to foster the pursuit of faith in Him (v27). Therefore, we must pose the question: "Do we still desire to fulfil the purpose outlined, namely, the seeking of God?" The unequivocal answer is yes. Consequently, we must remain inclined to emulate and maintain God's actions as described: segregation.

In summary, God undertook segregation as a means to achieve a higher end, namely, faithfulness, and therefore should be obeyed. As, at any rate, we thereby know that national segregation is a method or tool used by God himself to strengthen a people seeking Him. So, surely, the logical idea to take away from that is to emulate it if we want to advance the kingdom with less hinderance.

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Orania is a town in South Africa consisting exclusively of Afrikaners. Their leadership adheres to Kinism.

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