The King's Hall Answering Kevin Deyoung’s Six questions on Christian Nationalism
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Jan 16, 2026 Brian and Eric dive into Kevin DeYoung's criticisms of Christian nationalism, offering an alternative perspective. They argue that DeYoung’s viewpoint is rooted in post-war liberalism and that his definitions are often vague. Delving into complex themes like the role of nations as moral entities and the redefined First Amendment, they counter with insights from Reformed thought. They also challenge the dismissal of Christian nationalism and call for a nuanced debate on religion’s place in politics. The discussion is both thought-provoking and contentious!
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Liberalism Replaced Historic Christian Politics
- The hosts argue modern liberalism has displaced historic Christian political thought and created a secular civic order.
- They claim Christian nationalism seeks to recover a historically consistent Christian public order rather than impose crude coercion.
The Debate Is Framed Wrong
- Brian and Eric say Kevin DeYoung assumes a liberal frame and then rejects Christian nationalism within that frame.
- They argue the correct response is to reject the frame and recover pre-modern Christian political reasoning.
Vagueness Becomes A Political Cudgel
- Hosts highlight imprecision as a rhetorical weapon used to delegitimize opponents with labels like 'racist' or 'anti-Semite'.
- Vagueness allows friend-enemy politics instead of substantive argumentation.
