Christian Nationalism

The Case Against Christian Nationalism

A Christian Realist view, different from nearly all forms of Christian Nationalism, is that social righteousness advances haphazardly and providentially.

Why Christian Nationalism, and Why Now?

Today’s Christian nationalists identify real problems, but their prescriptions ignore the religious diversity of modern America that figures like Chuck Colson and Richard John Neuhaus sought to navigate through their ecumenical conservatism.

Can Christians be Patriots?

Defying critics on both left and right, Daniel Darling’s “In Defense of Christian Patriotism” calls on believers to love their country.

On the PCA’s Committee on Christian Nationalism

The Presbyterian Church in America’s new study committee on Christian Nationalism must address questions not only of historicity, but also practicality and relevance in contemporary America

From Neocons to Nat Cons: The Shifting Editorial Positions at First Things

First Things is arguably the most important religious publication in America today, but under R.R. Reno it has sharply diverged from the views of its founder Richard John Neuhaus

Spirits in Tension: Liberty and Religion 

Contra the idea of Christian nationalism, SBTS professor John Wilsey argues that America has always held religion and liberty together in tension

To the Contrary: John Brown Was Not a Christian Nationalist

John Brown was no Christian nationalist

John Brown, Christian Nationalist

To understand discourse around “Christian nationalism,” look no further than the abolitionist hailed by many on the left

Christian Realism, Nationalism(s), and Religious Freedom

Christian Realism is far preferable to Christian Nationalism for emphasizing individual liberty and rightful patriotism without idolizing the state, an ideology, a party, or a demagogue

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