Nationalism and the Undermining of Global Missions
Thus, what I have strongly urged my evangelical Christian missionary friends serving in other countries to do is to lovingly and strongly confront the nationalism of their supporters.
A More Perfect Idolatry
I am concerned that, for all our brave talk of the Gospel, there is a part of us that is still tempted to find our own way toward the knowledge of good and evil, knowing better than God what is good for us (see Genesis 3). That there is a prideful instinct within us that assumes that we can, perhaps even have, designed the political system and philosophy that will lead us into the promised land of peace, prosperity, justice, and rest.
On American Exceptionalism
What transpired that Sunday is nothing short of a bold display of American Exceptionalism. Which, to be clear, is idolatry.
Christian Nationalism: The Real American Idol
We manifest our allegiance to the American idol when fighting for national greatness means more to us than embodying the love of Christ to a watching world.
A Year After Parkland, We Are All Numb
God, lift us up from the paralysis of acceptance of the world as it is.
The Pledge of Allegiance to Each Other
With neighbors and strangers alike, we can build a better nation that aspires for more than just idolatrous worship or greatness.
It’s Time to Detoxify Christianity
Our Christianity needs to be detoxified. This video series opens space for critical reflection about our faith.
Did We Worship Our Way to Trump?
It comes down to this: many American Christians worship the same god as Trump.
Flag Extremism and Christian Practice
JULY 4, 2013 | BY: CRAIG M. WATTS -- It will come as a great surprise to most Americans to be told that while all other nations have a flag...
Daring to Call it Idolatry: Nationalism in Worship
BY: CRAIG M. WATTS -- Because of the nature of the church's identity and mission, patriotic or nationalist expressions have no legitimate place in...