Trinity Forum Conversations
The Challenge of Christian Nationalism with Mark Noll and Vincent Bacote
Aug 22, 2023
Scholars Mark Noll and Vincent Bacote discuss the origin and consequences of Christian Nationalism. They explore the distinction between responsible Christian patriotism and damaging Christian nationalism, emphasizing the importance of not making Christianity subordinate to the nation. They also discuss engaging in politics as Christians, prioritizing loyalty to God over love for one's nation, and the importance of loving neighbors with different beliefs.
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- Christian nationalism involves a responsible Christian patriotism that aligns with God's standards, while extreme nationalists make Christianity a servant of the nation.
- The complex interplay between white supremacy, white nationalism, and Christian nationalism requires recognizing the nuances and understanding historical and socio-political factors.
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Understanding Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism is discussed, highlighting the distinction between responsible Christian patriotism and damaging Christian nationalism. The responsible Christian patriotism involves love for one's country while acknowledging that God's standards of right and wrong must apply. Extreme nationalists, on the other hand, make Christianity a servant of the nation. The importance of loyalty to God above loyalty to one's country is emphasized, reflecting on the cross as a symbol of patriotism rightly construed from a Christian viewpoint.
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