Christian Nationalism

Excerpt from “The Ballot and the Bible”

July 3, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival

A city on a hill. These words have captivated Americans for generations. They encapsulate our sense of collective destiny, divine mission, and moral strength. They pack into one little phrase a larger tale abou...

“God so loved the World”

Shane Claiborne and RLC Editor

July 1, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Revival

As we approach July 4, and as many churches around the country host “Celebrate America” services this Sunday… I offer this little reflection. Hope it’s meaningful. Feel free to use it and share it. - Shane h...

A Pride Month Lesson from Ted Lasso

Jon Mathieu

June 22, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival

The hit show Ted Lasso recently concluded its third and final season on Apple TV+. I think the most valuable of the ambitious comedy’s accomplishments may be its image of non-toxic masculinity, lived out in com...

The Mind of Jesus

Jon Canas

June 20, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival, Theology

An extract from the essay of the same name from the recently published book, Religion, Politics, and Reclaiming the Soul of Christianity: A Spiritual Imperative for Our Time and Our Nation, by Jon Canas ...

“God is Justice”, an excerpt from “All God’s Children”

Dr. Terence Lester

June 19, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race, Revival

Adapted from All God's Children by Terence Lester Adapted from Chapter 3, "God is Justice" The word justice appears hundreds of times in the Bible. At its core, biblical justice is about making wron...

Searching for Jesus During Pride Month

Benjamin Huelskamp

June 8, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival, Theology

In a season of sharp partisan division, much of it centered on sensationalized depictions of the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly transgender people and drag performers, June 1 marked the beginning of Pride Mon...

INVITATION: Faithful America Sermon Drive Against Christian Nationalism

Nathan Empsall and RLC Editor

June 1, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Revival, Theology

Preach and Pray to Confront Christian Nationalism Faithful America is organizing a sermon drive against Christian nationalism for next Sunday, June 11 -- the week of Flag Day. We're calling it "Preach and Pray...

White Christian Nationalism isn’t Christian at All: Part 1

Meghan Farnsworth

May 18, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith, Revival, Theology

White Christian Nationalism isn't Christian at all. As we remember the events of January 6, 2021, I want to reflect on the deep story that informs white Christian nationalism and how this narrative goes direct...

Introduction to Christianity & Critical Race Theory

Robert Chao Romero and Jeff M. Liou

May 4, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith, Race, Theology

Content taken from Christianity and Critical Race Theory | Baker Academic by Robert Chao Romero and Jeff M. Liou, ©2023. Used by permission of Baker Academic www.bakeracademic.com. I first came to use CR...

Trump’s “Unholy” Week: Theology and Politics Take Center Stage

Diana Butler Bass

April 3, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Politics

Editor's Note: This piece first appeared on Diana Butler Bass' blog, The Cottage on March 30, 2023 and is used here with permission. Donald Trump was indicted this afternoon. We don’t know the charges...