Understanding the Alienation of White Nationalists: A Personal Perspective from an Iranian-American Christian Conservative
By Bobby Darvish, Iranian-American Ex-Muslim, Former Vegan, Former Democrat, Former Socialist, Former CAIR-Columbus Executive Director, Former Muslim Forum of Utah President, Christian Conservative LDS
As an Iranian-American ex-Muslim, former socialist, and now a Christian conservative, I’ve lived across many ideological divides and experienced firsthand the alienation that often drives individuals toward extreme ideologies. In my years working with various communities, including Muslim organizations and political advocacy groups, I came to understand that some individuals who identify as Nazis or neo-Nazis don’t necessarily desire to carry such labels. Rather, they have been marginalized and pushed into these identities by the divisive, oppressive nature of today’s leftist ideology.
In America, and even more prominently across Europe, a complex web of leftist agendas has created a forced amalgamation of racial, cultural, and religious identities that leave no room for the preservation of distinct cultures, particularly those rooted in white European heritage. This isn’t simply about xenophobia; it’s about a deeper sense of cultural and existential survival. In Canada, for example, we see policies and social movements aimed at creating a “beige” population — effectively erasing distinct ethnic and cultural identities in favor of a globalist ideal of uniformity.
Growing up as a white Iranian in America, I witnessed firsthand the struggles of white Anglo-Saxon Protestants (WASPs) in preserving their identity. My own family assimilated into American culture and adopted Western ideals without undermining them, unlike some radical immigrant factions that insist on reshaping America to reflect their homelands' theocratic and, sometimes, authoritarian principles. As an ex-Muslim, I am acutely aware of how destructive it can be when communities refuse to assimilate and instead impose their cultural or religious dominance over the host culture.
The rise of Nazi, neo-Nazi, and white nationalist groups can be seen as a reaction to this cultural encroachment. The prison-based “Aryan Nations” gangs are one example, as they emerge not out of a love for Nazi ideology, but as a way to protect their own in a highly racialized, politicized environment. Much of this resentment and division stems from the left's obsession with identity politics and its disregard for traditional American and European values. When people are stripped of the ability to maintain and celebrate their culture openly, they seek refuge in extreme organizations that, however flawed, offer them a sense of identity and community.
Across Europe, the tensions are reaching a breaking point due to massive waves of immigration from countries with vastly different cultural and religious values. Many of these immigrants are not Christian and come from Islamic backgrounds that do not share or respect European ideals. As these newcomers form their own communities, some even calling for sharia law in their new lands, it creates an environment where the native populations feel displaced and endangered. The result is a backlash that often finds expression in nationalist movements that are condemned as far-right or fascist.
We must ask ourselves why it is acceptable for every other ethnic group to advocate for its own preservation and empowerment, yet if white Europeans or Americans desire the same, they are immediately labeled as racist or bigoted. This is the crux of the left's hypocrisy, which serves the globalist red-green axis — a term I use to describe the unholy alliance between Marxists and Islamists, united by their disdain for Western civilization and values. By attacking Western identity, the left ensures that any attempt at self-preservation among whites is criminalized and forced underground.
The current political climate, driven by leftist rhetoric and policies, actively ostracizes those who wish to retain a European or Anglo-Saxon cultural identity. This persecution drives these individuals into extremist ideologies simply because they feel they have nowhere else to turn. They are labeled, caricatured, and vilified before they even have a chance to articulate their perspectives. It’s a cycle of marginalization that reinforces itself, and as an Iranian-American who has personally navigated cultural and ideological boundaries, I empathize with their plight.
In summary, the rise of neo-Nazi and white nationalist ideologies can be traced back to the left's unwillingness to allow Western peoples the same right to cultural preservation that is afforded to others. If we genuinely seek peace and integration, we must extend the same respect to all groups, allowing them to celebrate their heritage without fear of reprisal or re-education. This would foster an environment where people are free to embrace their identities without resorting to extremes, reducing the alienation that has, unfortunately, become so pervasive in today's fractured society.
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