“Christian nationalism conflicts with the reformed understanding of government.” This statement, and others like it, were under discussion at the Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRCNA) Synod as delegates from across Canada and the U.S. gathered from June 12-18, at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On June 15, delegates voted 93 in favour and…
A few years ago, Christian nationalism was not well known, but now headlines regularly remind us of its centrality to the MAGA agenda. Christian nationalism insists that Christian precepts ought to be law and enforced by the state. Advocates believe that the Founding Fathers intended to establish the United States as a democracy whose ultimate…
One of the most discouraging phenomena of the past ten years has been watching evangelical Christians continue to support Donald Trump despite an ever-intensifying stream of immoral behaviour they wouldn’t have tolerated from any other candidate. By now it seems there may be no limit to how far this will go. Trump’s myriad moral shortcomings…
Christian nationalism is no longer just an abstract concept for academic debate. It is now shouted with pride by some political leaders, while other people live in fear of its real-life impacts for them. It rallies support from many Christians, while others are embarrassed to be associated with it, and a smaller number actively oppose…
Is there anything that Christian citizens can contribute to the Team Canada plan for managing the impacts of change in U.S. policies under the Trump administration? Tactics range from appeasement of a bully with the hope he will leave Canada alone to Captain Canada fighting back; both approaches are needed, but they are surface-level actions….
“You cannot serve God and Mammon (Wealth).” Matt. 6:24 Here we go again. The Olympics are upon us once more, this time in Paris, France. Perhaps it seems appropriate that CC’s editors have chosen the theme of A Theology of Play for this issue. What could be a greater display of the world at play…
Several writers for Christian Courier have contributed insightful and helpful pieces on the dangers of Christian nationalism in the United States (An Overview of a Worrying Development; An Examination of Recent Religious Thought; A Careful Critique). Since American Christian nationalism is so captivating, however, less attention is often given to Christian nationalism outside the United…
The Flag + the Cross is a short primer on what Christian nationalism is and how it operates in the United States today. Drawing on its deep roots in American history, the authors explain central themes, such as beliefs that the United States is uniquely a Christian nation, a chosen people, blessed by God, with…
When does healthy patriotism slip over into destructive nationalism? When is Christian social action unjust to others? Are Christians saving democracy in North America or destroying it? These are important questions at this particular moment in the history of the church, democracy, and good governance globally. Paul Miller’s answers to such timely questions are a…
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