God and the Election
Whenever I stop at the cafeteria in the basement of the Capitol, I see if there’s a new edition of Word and Way, a monthly Baptist magazine because I enjoy Doyle’s thoughtful essays. Read full piece
Loving America Almost as Much as Heaven: Trump Sparks a Rise of ‘Patriot Churches’
While most White conservative Christian churches might only touch on politics around election time and otherwise choose to keep the focus during worship on God, politics and religion are inseparable at an evolving network of nondenominational start-up congregations.
Christian Nationalism is Alive & Well in America
When we see this type of fusion between some forms of Christianity with strong American identity, it brings to mind the historical connection between Christian nationalism and fascism. While that may sound hyperbolic to some, whether someone believes fascism is an urgent danger is largely
How Christian Nationalism May Determine Whether You Wear a Mask
Republican or Democrat, whether or not you social distance likely has more to do with whether you feel the U.S. is under threat from others not like you. That is why a group of academics say the powerful driver of the disagreement might be Christian
To Dismantle White Supremacy, Examine Christian Nationalism
Amanda Tyler, executive director of BJC, reflects on one moment stood that out in a chaotic and often incoherent presidential debate this week. Read full piece
Christian Nationalism Provides Cover for White Supremacy, BJC Leader Says
Christian nationalism provides cover for white supremacy, and both must be stopped by Christians concerned about religious freedom, Amanda Tyler said at the National Press Club June 26. Read full article
Prayer Is Essential. Protest Is Required. Policy Is Necessary
In my lifetime, I have never seen more white people involved in the deep and growing movement to address systemic racism, structural injustice on many fronts, and, specifically, the violent policing and killing of black people. Never. What does that mean? What will it change
Sociologist Andrew Whitehead: How Christian Nationalism Drives American Politics
By exploring and explaining the power of Christian nationalism, authors Andrew Whitehead and Samuel Perry provide one of the best perspectives possible on the 2020 race, and the larger forces that will continue to polarize America for some time to come.
Our New Collective Sin
As Christians, we tend to view our sin as personal, to be eliminated as much as possible throughout our lifetime so that we may walk closer with God. Our Sunday School teacher, Nat Burns, used to remind us years ago: “Keep your sin list short
We Can Protect Prayer in Schools Without Blessing Christian Nationalism
(RNS) — Religious liberty is already a treasured value in our nation’s public schools. So why are the president and White House staffers making inflammatory and misleading statements, claiming our constitutional rights are under attack?