The Aaron Renn Show
MILES SMITH: Lessons from Reading Exvangelical Memoirs
Jul 15, 2024
Miles Smith, an assistant professor of history at Hillsdale College, discusses insights from exvangelical memoirs and Christian nationalism. They explore loose ecclesiology in churches, clericalism's influence, pastors in purity culture, evangelical complexity, and the impact of World War I on churches.
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- Exvangelical memoirs shed light on the shift away from politically active church environments due to disillusionment with conservative religious beliefs.
- Exvangelical movement criticizes purity culture for its damaging impact on individuals, especially women, calling for reevaluation within evangelical leadership.
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Understanding Exvangelicalism and Christian Nationalism
Exvangelicals are individuals who were once part of evangelicalism but have publicly repudiated the movement. Their memoirs highlight the shift away from conservative religious beliefs and political involvement, especially concerning Christian nationalism. Books like Sarah McCammon's 'The Exvangelicals' and John Ward's testimonials explore this transition, often marked by a departure from politically active church environments.
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