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Across American history, church-state separation has protected churches from factional capture and state corruption.| Law & Liberty
Across American history, church-state separation has protected churches from factional capture and state corruption.| Law & Liberty
The Vision and Promise of the Torah The post God’s Plans for the Nations appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
As a nonviolent Christian, I believe it’s vital to define our terms clearly. Yes, we are committed to peace. But peace doesn’t mean passivity. Paul reminds us we are engaged in a struggle — not against flesh and blood but the spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12). The post Small-town seed planter appeared first on Anabaptist World.| Anabaptist World
Does attending church encourage greater acceptance of atheists? In a new open-access article in Political Behavior, we find statistical evidence supporting this conclusion—at least, at first glance. Now, if you think the idea that attending church encourages greater acceptance of atheists is bonkers, you’re not alone. We do, too. Let’s back up for a second. […]| Articles – Contexts
As a Baptist and Faith and Freedom Fellow with Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Tennessee, I have observed how Christian nationalism is reshaping American churches, often blurring the lines between faith and political power. This poses a significant risk to our values... The post My summer quest to learn more about Christian nationalism appeared first on Baptist News Global.| Baptist News Global
Contending for our faith is not about expressing accurate doctrine as much as it is about living a Christ-like life. Right around the time of ... Read More The post There’s A Different Way To Fight appeared first on Missio Alliance.| Missio Alliance
Kevin DeYoung, moderator of the 52nd General Assembly, has selected the elders to serve on the Ad Interim Study Committee on Christian Nationalism. The committee will consist of three teaching elders, four ruling elders, and two advisory members. The committee members are . . . Continue reading →| The Heidelblog
Screengrab via YouTube / @Blog & Mablog Pastor Doug Wilson has made a number of public statements about women and voting. On the surface, they may appear consistent, but when placed side by sid…| Biblical Gender Roles
Distinguishing between Soft and Hard Christian Nationalism Because certain Reformed folk support a form of Christian Nationalism, others will be strongly against it… but what exactly is the it they are against? After all, as John Stonestreet notes in the video below, the term has a broad variety of definitions. If we were to let […]| Reformed Perspective
Christians in Western Culture today find themselves at what feels like a unique point in history. The culture, previously built upon Christian principles, is now awash in decadent depravity on an immeasurable scale. The church finds itself in the crosshairs of a deeply secularized ideological war and has been blamed as the source of all […] The post Shall We Call Down Fire? appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own […] The post Savage Wolves Among Us appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
There is little question today about our culture being deeply divided. Anti-Christian ideologies in the form of secularism, feminism, critical race theory, and more have worked to isolate people into groups which are then pitted against one another. Furthermore, these ideologies are all working to destroy God’s institutions of marriage and family, primarily by blaming […] The post Monkeys With Machine Guns – The Danger of Unchecked Youthful Zeal appeared first on Voice of Reason.| Voice of Reason
The subject of racism has been the topic of much discussion in the culture at large. Claims of systemic oppression and reverse racism seem to dominate virtually every news cycle. Such allegations have even been found in one place no one should have ever expected, the Christian church. Professing Christians should understand that we are […]| Voice of Reason
The Noted Absence of Masculine Christianity The post Spiritual Formation and the Trouble with Christian Nationalism appeared first on American Reformer.| American Reformer
When those who preach Christ’s lordship over the nation also trip every alarm the Bible sets to warn of false prophets, it becomes clear that the dominion they promote is not Christ’s, but their own.| Gentle Reformation
How far should Christians go to preserve a cultural tradition they deem valuable? Eric Orwoll's Return to the Land project seeks to establish an “intentional community” for people of European ancestry.| Juicy Ecumenism
MOSCOW, Idaho (RNS) — Peter Bell, the podcast’s producer, said the controversial pastor agreed to ‘a live 1-on-1 with me. ... We have it on record.’| RNS
The cat is out of the hat! A prominent Australian newspaper is reporting a story about Doug Wilson and Christian Nationalism. The Age yesterday published this AP piece, ‘Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote’. The reporter’s focus is on US Defence Secretary Peter Hegseth and his association with CREC … Continue reading Doug Wilson & Christian Nationalism make the news in Australia| MurrayCampbell.net
On 17 July 2025, Danny Kruger MP gave a speech to an almost-empty House of Commons about the established church and his desire for a Christian nation. This is the response by Dr Krish Kandiah OBE| CSBV
District 51 School Board member Barbara Evanson’s husband, Charles “Chaz” Meg Evanson, 43, filed with the Colorado Secretary of State on 5/27/25 to run for Governor of Colorado in 2026. He’s running as an unaffiliated candidate on a platform of infusing Christianity into| AnneLandmanBlog
By Alena Smith and Julianna J. Thomson [Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons] After Mike Johnson (R-LA) became Speaker of the House in October 2023, Republican legislators started using significantly mo…| Religion in Public
This issue of A Public Witness takes you inside the UCC synod to explore the specific issues that were discussed and how they are relevant to all ecumenical Christians in these troubling times.| Word&Way
Christ Kirk DC is the latest example of pastor Doug Wilson’s growing sphere of influence among a cadre of conservatives sometimes described as the ‘New Right.’| Word&Way
The project has been criticized even by religious leaders in the East African nation.| Word&Way
EthicsDaily.com’s board of directors announced the Baptist of the Year 2019 will be awarded to two amazing people. One for her work to combat Christian nationalism; the other for his ministry to immigrants at our southern border.| Good Faith Media Archives
On June 14, an estimated five million people joined the “No Kings” protests to object to President Donald Trump’s anti-democratic maneuvers. But an appeal to democracy doesn’t resonate with die-hard... READ MORE The post Do Christian Nationalists Want King Trump? by Rebecca Barrett-Fox appeared first on University Press of Kansas.| University Press of Kansas
by Rodney Kennedy Rodney Kennedy has his M.Div from New Orleans Theological Seminary and his Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Louisiana State University. He pastored the First Baptist Church of Dayton (OH) – which is an American Baptist Church – for 13 years, after which he served as interim pastor of ABC USA churches in Illinois, […]| Righting America
Kristi Noem presented herself as a champion of Native American communities — while suggesting their tribal leaders are not strong enough to take care of their own communities — without …| The Propaganda Professor
By Paul A. Djupe, Amanda J. Friesen, Anand E. Sokhey, and Jacob R. Neiheisel In new research out at Political Behavior (open access!), we investigate whether attending church encourages greater acceptance of atheists. If you think that statistical result is bonkers, you’re not alone – we do, too. But it turns out that scrutinizing and […]| Religion in Public
If you’re longing for constructive conversation about contemporary issues, take a look at our newest releases! Eerdmans authors are leading the way with thoughtful discussions of immigration, religious freedom, evangelicalism, ecumenism, inclusivity, and more.| EerdWord
How Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation is leading the fight against Christian Nationalism in the U.S. military.| Barn Raiser
By Brooklyn Walker and Paul A. Djupe “Section 1. Purpose and Policy. It is the policy of the United States, and the purpose of this order, to protect the religious freedoms of Americans and end the…| Religion in Public
The conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration has become the latest battle in […] The post Trump vs Harvard: strike one to educate one hundred appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
This issue of A Public Witness heads to “the land of 10,000 lakes” to consider Christian Nationalism and how it can emerge on the left as well as the right.| Word&Way
The Southern Baptist Convention meeting this week in Dallas will also consider a proposed ban on churches with women pastors.| Word&Way
Photo from Garry Knight Jesus was an inclusive fellow. So insists He Gets Us, the organization that has spent millions of dollars on Super Bowl ad campaigns designed to modernize the perception of Christianity. The idea is to convince folks that Christianity is for everyone — no matter color, class or other dividing factors. And […]| Freethought Now
“He’s on a mission from God & nothing can stop what is coming.” So reads the infamous meme that President Trump recently shared on his social media site. The notorious Pepe the frog cartoon figure, which the alt-right has appropriated as an overt antisemitic dog whistle, is lurking in this image showing Trump walking down […]| Freethought Now
Chris Orozco, former member of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, is featured in Laurie's new book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View On Our Culture Wars, as an example of someone who struggled with religious strong-arming and left a church whose doctrine increasingly reflected ideological possession.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
By Laurie M. Johnson My latest book has been published by Wipf & Stock! My hope is that this book will help readers gain perspective on the political/culture wars that hold our societies back. While the focus is on the US and the causes of its economic, cultural, political and religious divisions, the information and ... Read more| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
By Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker [Image credit: Tennessee Lookout] A recent story from NPR helps make the connections between extraordinarily restrictive anti-abortion policies and a broader mo…| Religion in Public
If you’re longing for constructive conversation about contemporary issues, take a look at our newest releases! Eerdmans authors are leading the way with thoughtful discussions of immigration, religious freedom, evangelicalism, ecumenism, inclusivity, and more.| EerdWord
By Sophia Dotterweich ’27 Christian doctrine has long been used in order to justify certain political beliefs, acting as both a legitimator and sanctifier to political parties and ideologies throughout history. From the Divine Right of Kings in medieval Europe to the Manifest Destiny doctrine in the Antebellum South, Christian-backed rhetoric has always served religious … Continue reading "‘Gotcha Liberalism’ Fails: Why Christian Nationalists Don’t Care About Your Bible Verses"| Ike’s Anvil
By Brooklyn Walker and Paul A. Djupe [Image credit: Georgetown Gender + Justice Initiative] Despite initially receiving ambivalent reactions, Roe v. Wade soon divided the country. Anti-abortion pol…| Religion in Public
CPAC is back in town. Always renowned for bringing together some of the most odious anti-LGBTQI+, anti-democracy figures in U.S. and global circles, the Conservative Political Action Conference is returning to Washington with a vengeance — and a viciously triumphalist one at that. For years, the global LGBTQI+ movement — the Council for Global Equality […]| Global Equality Today
Arkansas became the latest flashpoint in church-state politics this week as legislation introduced less than a month ago now only needs one more round of voting to make it to the desk of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.| Word&Way
Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, is best known as the church where former President Jimmy Carter taught Sunday School for decades. The church’s new pastor recently moved the U.S. and Christian flags out of the sanctuary.| Word&Way
By Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker 316Tees, a leading purveyor of Christian clothing, offers several unisex t-shirts featuring American flags and phrases like “One Nation Under God” or “God Bless America.” Their women’s shirts reference grace, joy, love, and coffee, many in bright or pastel colors. The men’s shirt section takes a decidedly different […]| Religion in Public
By Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker [Image credit: Mother Jones] If there’s one thing we thought we could count on in the social scientific study of religion, it was the gender gap in religious id…| Religion in Public
Mark David Hall, Miles Smith IV, and Daniel K. Williams join the podcast to discuss and debate the character of "Christian Nationalism."| Law & Liberty
Paul A. Djupe and Brooklyn Walker Image Credit: Florida Weekly. So much of the commentary around Christian nationalism wants to limit it, often just to Whites. Such rhetorical fencing serves to narrow the scope of the worldview and create an “other” that is politically palatable. But what if adherence to Christian nationalist attitudes extends beyond […]| Religion in Public
Just added to my radio archive (click on date for link): February 6, 2025 Kristin Du Mez, author of Jesus and John Wayne, on Christian nationalism • Jennifer Middlestadt, author of this article, on…| LBO News from Doug Henwood
Christian Patriarchists and Christian Nationalists must recognize each other as brothers in Christ, part of the same universal body of Christ, if they are ever to be truly united against a world that opposes Christian Patriarchy and Christian Nationalism. This means we need to stop the silliness on all sides where some Protestants say you […]| Biblical Gender Roles
Like a comet closing in on Planet Earth, the US presidential election is hurtling toward its destination. With around two weeks left before impact, the stakes of the choice before the American electorate are becoming ever clearer, as are the differences between the parties' standard bearers. Robe| Religion Dispatches
Tito Santiago gives an quick and easy summary of how Christians should understand this upcoming election and how we should vote.| Cross Examined
The purpose of this text is to provide anti-fascists with the necessary background to understand the beliefs, organizing model and radiant influence of The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), as well as the particular threat it poses as an emerging center of gravity for the developing American Fascist movement.| Philly Fash Watch
North Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Mark Robinson exemplifies the Christian right’s sinister agenda.| Truthout
By Brooklyn Walker and Don Haider-Markel The appropriate role of religion, namely Christianity, in public life has long been debated in the United States. In the case of civil religion, religious r…| Religion in Public
During a June 12, 2024 livestream, Christian nationalist pastor Joel Webbon defended making homosexuality a capital offense. Webbon suggested that death, as a “maximum penalty,” would a…| Angry White Men
Douglas Van Dorn March 29, 2024 So it seems that the outrage-of-the-week from many Christians on the left is Donald Trump collaborating together with the singer Lee Greenwood, famous for his “God Bless the USA” song, to sell the “God Bless The USA Bible.” As one local Denver preacher puts it, he was taught to revere the Bible and assumed there would be outcry from those who taught him what to believe about the Bible. But all he got was crickets from this marketing stunt. “We’ve lo...| Douglas Van Dorn
The Christian Nationalism BoogiemanIt is common in Reformed covenantal circles these days to hear much demeaning talk about so-called “Christian nationalism” or “Christian Americanism.” The idea seems to be that when someone talks about making a Christian nation, they are necessarily hopelessly confusing and misapplying Israel’s very special covenant with God that it alone possessed. The logic seems to be, God gave Israel a covenant. America is not Israel. Therefore, any application...| Douglas Van Dorn
By Anand E. Sokhey and Paul A. Djupe ——> Order online for a 30% discount using code PENN-SOKHEYDJUPE30 <—— At a campaign appearance at the CPAC conference last month, …| Religion in Public
By Paul A. Djupe It was strange enough that religious conservatives embraced Donald Trump once he became the Republican front-runner in early 2016, but for some that embrace went a whole lot furthe…| Religion in Public
