Insurrection – Page 2 – Red Letter Christians

Say ‘No’ to Christian Nationalism: Evangelical Leaders Statement

February 24, 2021

Christian Nationalism, General, Politics, Practical Justice

We recognize that evangelicalism, and white evangelicalism, in particular, has been susceptible to the heresy of Christian nationalism because of a long history of faith leaders accommodating white supremacy. We choose to speak out now because we do not want to be quiet accomplices in this on-going sin.

Revelation’s Warning About Christian Nationalism

Jamin Bradley

February 22, 2021

Christian Nationalism, General, Politics, Theology

We must not sell our souls for the lesser power of nationalism, for nationalism will reap what it sows and get what it deserves—which from John’s perspective, is death.

The Continued Challenges of the Trumpism Movement

Terry Webb

February 19, 2021

General, Politics, Race

This theocratic theology contrasts with historic Christian polity, based on the life and teachings of Jesus who espouses a domain called the Kingdom of Heaven, different from and challenging to the governing entity leading the country.

Severing the Ties Between Amazon, Christianity, and the Failed White Nationalist Coup

Nathan Empsall

February 12, 2021

Christian Nationalism, Politics, Practical Justice, Race

Unless the church in America is to be consigned to the ash heap of social history, we must identify actions that are hateful and unchristian, cast them out, and redouble our work for justice and repair. Seeking accountability for GiveSendGo by calling on Amazon to drop the site from its cloud servers is a good place to start.

The Ministers of Insurrection

Jonathan Walton

January 29, 2021

Global, Politics, Theology

The Gospel of Matthew ends with the Great Commission; and no matter how much you twist those scriptures there is no amount of theological gymnastics that can get you to a Cross and a “Jesus Saves” sign at the Capitol on January 6. Jesus said to go and make disciples, yet many churches are churning out terrorists called “patriots” instead.

Still Christian? A Prayer for the Reckoning

Lydia Wylie-Kellerman

January 27, 2021

Christian Nationalism, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

We are witnessing the ways that Christianity’s tentacles have bound themselves to patriarchy, nationalism, and white supremacy. For many of us rooted in this tradition, this is a moment of reckoning with its violence.

This May Not be a Time for an Altar Call to Unity

Robyn Dyba

January 14, 2021

Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Jesus doesn't bundle salvation or healing. He touches individuals. He speaks to the particular pain of each person. He restores the soul of the singular that then speaks to the wounds of the collective. He saves people, not countries.

‘Not Real Christians’: Communal Confession for a Faith Divided

Michelle Reyes

January 12, 2021

Church Life, Politics, Theology

We must still raise our voices to denounce Christian pursuit of power and boldly denounce cycles of violence perpetuated in the name of Jesus. We also seek that justice be given to those involved in last week’s events. Nevertheless, we can still own and apologize to a watching world the sins that our fellow siblings have committed.

The Cost of Believing Liars

Craig M. Watts

January 11, 2021

General, Politics, Theology

Trump supporting evangelicals have shown that while they may be honest in their personal lives among friends and family, their commitment to truthfulness in public affairs is absent. Their ethical relativism allowed them to compartmentalize their attachment to honesty