Mark Shea — The Dangers of Christian Nationalism

Mark Shea is an author, blogger, and longtime contributor to the St. Anthony Messenger. He often takes on challenging topics that face Catholics today. His September 2024 cover story, "The Dangers of Christian Nationalism," in the St. Anthony Messenger explores the rise of nationalistic ideology in America and what the Christian response should be. Shea lives in Washington State with his wife, Janet, their sons, and grandkids. His book The Church's Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching was published in September 2020 by New City Press. Learn more at MarkPShea.com. Subscribe to the St. Anthony Messenger by visiting https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger-subscribe/.

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(00:00:01) Introduction

(00:01:56) What is Christian nationalism?

(00:12:28) Christian nationalism's psychological appeal

(00:20:17) Patriotism vs. nationalism

(00:27:11) Who is my neighbor?

(00:37:52) God's radical humility

(00:44:28) Manichaeism and Scapegoating

(00:51:56) 'It's right there in the label: Catholic'

(01:01:32) Each person's invitation

(01:02:36) Conclusion