Patriotism – Red Letter Christians

Cross > Sword, an Excerpt from “Everyday Activism”

November 15, 2022

A few years ago, I read a groundbreaking book called Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict. In this book, two political scientists named Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan loo...

Liturgy for Flag Removers

Meagan Ruby Wagner

July 2, 2021

Church Life, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics

May we not litter our sacred spaces with the flags that we do not (ought not) worship. Christ, have mercy on our American dreams.

On American Exceptionalism

Jon Huckins

July 4, 2020

General, Politics, Theology

What transpired that Sunday is nothing short of a bold display of American Exceptionalism. Which, to be clear, is idolatry.

Onward Christian Soldiers

Chris Ebling

July 4, 2019

Church Life, Politics, Theology

Attending church services around the 4th of July always makes me uneasy.

Can America Be Great Again?

Tony Campolo

November 15, 2018

Creation & Environment, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race

Among those who would make America great again, there needs to be soul searching.

Why Nationalism is Dangerous and Incompatible with Christianity

Jennifer Butler

October 28, 2018

Christian Nationalism, Global, Interfaith, Politics, Theology

Christians are called to put God and neighbor first rather than America first.

The Lie of American Freedom: A Theology of Glory

Angela Denker

July 5, 2018

General, Politics, Race, Theology, Women

Perhaps the most heartbreaking thing about the American Dream in 2018 is the obliteration of the idea that it is even a worthy or legitimate dream for everyone.

Super Bowl 2018: God Will Be Watching

Richard Mouw

February 2, 2018

General, Practical Justice, Theology

While I was not ready to endorse the idea that God actively determines who the winner will be, I did not accept the view of those of my theological colleagues who insisted that God stays rather aloof from what goes on in football games.

A Native Perspective on War, Terrorism, and the MOAB Bomb

Mark Charles

April 17, 2017

General, Politics

Once those lines are crossed, and we dehumanize our enemy, it is a short and slippery slope to becoming the very thing we claim to be fighting against.

(Un)Patriotic – Politics are Ugly

Michael Kimpan

September 16, 2012

Politics

Politics are ugly. Especially in an election year. Recent polls show this election is heating up, and the fury with which each side expresses their views seemingly deepens every day. Our Twitter feeds are over...