A note: The book reviewed below deals with clergy sexual abuse. The Stuff: Written by historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez, this book examines Christian nationalism as an alien influence that first invaded and corrupted American evangelical Christianity and now threatens American society and government. Du Mez points to fear in an uncertain world—the threat ofContinue reading “Review of “Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation” by Kristin Kobes Du Mez”
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Review of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism” by Katherine Stewart
The stuff:This book describes an investigative journalist’s journey through various aspects of Christian nationalism in the United States and beyond, and the efforts of its adherents to affect, if not undermine, the government and society. Author Katherine Stewart explores the implications regarding civil rights of American citizens and the meaning of American democracy. “[The religiousContinue reading “Review of “The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism” by Katherine Stewart”
Review of “The Case Against Christian Nationalism: An Expository Commentary on Stephen Wolfe’s Book” by Blake Callens
I apologize in advance. This is even longer than usual.The Stuff: Author Blake Callens wrote this book in response to The Case for Christan Nationalism by Stephen Wolfe. It is information-dense and appears intended for a Christian audience—perhaps clergy?—who understands theology and American and European history. All is not lost, however. Even an old heathenContinue reading “Review of “The Case Against Christian Nationalism: An Expository Commentary on Stephen Wolfe’s Book” by Blake Callens”
