Understanding Christian Nationalism: An invitation to explore the movement shaping American politics
Diana Butler Bass's three-essay exploration of the history, theology, and social movement that has brought us to where we are, today. Read all three. Study with others. Discussion questions are included in this post.
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April 11, 2024
Evangelical Wreckage ...Again: Sarah McCammon Brought This to Mind
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by DIANA BUTLER BASS / FEBRUARY 24, 2022
by DIANA BUTLER BASS / MARCH 11, 2022
The Religious Landscape is Undergoing Massive Change. It Could Decide the 2024 Election, Ryan Burge, Politico Magazine:
The new decennial Religion Census offers cause for hope — and alarm — for both parties.
Christians Against Christian Nationalism
https://www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org/
July the Fourth is NOT a Liturgical Holiday... So Why Do So Many Congregations Treat It Like One?
In their book, Baptizing America, authors Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood suggest actions congregations can take to combat the growing threat of Christian Nationalism.
1. Learn Your Congregation’s Story
2. Educate Your Church and Community
3. Preach a Prophetic Word
4. Stop Flying the Flag
5. Pay Attention to Language and Liturgy
6. Urge Institutional Responses and Repentance
Christian Nationalism and who is a 'real’ American
In her video addressing Christian nationalism, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminds us that “what binds us together is not ethnicity, but shared participation in our civic life springing out of our cultural heritages and working for the common good".
