Nationalism and Patriotism

What Makes America Exceptional? 

America’s exceptionalism is rooted in its enduring telos: to serve as a moral force for good against evil, protecting the vulnerable and countering tyranny globally

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

Why Nations and National Self-Interest Are the Building Blocks of International Order

Mark Amstutz’s new book argues that American Christians should recognize both the indispensability of the US for international stability and that it is in America’s interest to be a leader internationally

“Something Dangerous and Threatening to Virtue:” Abolitionism and British Nationalism

The solidification of British national identity around Protestant piety, liberty, empire, and commerce played a significant yet under-discussed role in abolishing slavery

Our Civilizational Moment

Samuel Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” thesis was regarded as highly controversial 30 years, yet decades later his claims have been vindicated

Military Recruitment Shortfalls Are Ultimately a Spiritual Problem

As military enlistments fall in the United States, policymakers ponder solutions to the recruitment and morality crisis.

Liberal Nationalism, Abraham Lincoln, and the Unification of Italy

Although liberalism and nationalism are not often thought of together, liberal nationalism is a powerful force for nation-building.

Veterans Day
Oorah! Happy Veterans Day

Today marks the observance to two great national holidays that honor the heroes among us. Go out your way to thank a veteran and hug a Marine.

Moral vs. Immoral Resistance Part I: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Non-Violent Direct Action

Part I of Eric Patterson’s four part series on the Just War Tradition

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