It’s time we evangelicals have a talk about Christian nationalism
Christian nationalism is not patriotism, which can be a moral good, nor is it Christianity.
By Ed Stetzer and Andrew MacDonald
1:31 AM on Jan 31, 2021 CST
Ready for it or not, we are in the midst of a conversation about Christian nationalism.
The prominence of Christian symbols and messages intermixed in the Capitol insurrection was disturbing, but for many pastors and church leaders this was not entirely surprising. The photos and videos from Jan. 6 represented the most radical manifestation of one of the American church’s most cherished idols, one that has continued to snare individuals, churches and ministries in subtle and corrosive respects. This is the idol of Christian nationalism.