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Christ Over All

2.52 Andrew Walker, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • Andrew Walker on Christian Nationalism

Oct 25, 2023
Andrew Walker shares his thoughts on Christian nationalism. Topics include increasing political engagement of conservative Christians, the influence of online conversations and social media, the application of Christian moral norms, the relationship between the state and eschatology, the role of the state in upholding good and acting justly, and the responsibility of the state in upholding creation order.
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  • Christians should be politically engaged to exert influence in society without seeking a Christian nation in the traditional sense.
  • Christian nationalism should not be equated with establishing a specific Christian denomination as the official religion of a nation, but rather recognizing the historical influence of Christianity on a nation.

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The Importance of Christian Engagement in Politics

The podcast episode addresses the need for Christians to be more politically engaged in order to exert influence in society. It emphasizes that Christians, who make up a significant percentage of the population, have the potential to be a powerful political force. However, it argues that Christians should not be nostalgic about going back to the founding era or seek a Christian nation in the traditional sense. Instead, it advocates for active involvement in the political process and the pursuit of moral and cultural transformation through individual discipleship and the influence of transformed consciences. The episode emphasizes the separation of church and state while still recognizing the positive influence of Christianity on the development of the country.

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