Christian Nationalism – Page 3 – Red Letter Christians

The Intersection of Ableism and Christian Nationalism

August 23, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith

According to Christians Against Christian Nationalism, Christian Nationalism is an ideology that “seeks to merge Christian and American identities, distorting both the Christian faith and America’s constitution...

Prophetic Peacemaking: Closing Plenary at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (Chicago 2023)

Shane Claiborne and RLC Editor

August 20, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Global, Gun Violence, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Revival, Theology

Transcript: Prophetic Peacemaking: Closing Plenary at the Parliament of the World’s Religions (Chicago 2023) By Shane Claiborne I have the privilege of working with a movement called Red Lette...

The World’s Religions Converge in Chicago

Brian Kaylor

August 20, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Revival, Theology

Editor's Note: This piece was originally published on A Public Witness, Word and Way and is shared here with permission. “How did someone rooted and grounded in a Baptist version of Christianity become a...

Excerpt from “American Idolatry”

Andrew L. Whitehead

August 15, 2023

Books, Christian Nationalism, General, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence

In the summer of 2021, the unmarked graves of hundreds of Indigenous children were uncovered near a Christian boarding school in Saskatchewan, Canada. The graves contained close to eight hundred remains. This d...

The Proud Boys Vandalized His Church … Rev. Bill Lamar Filed a Lawsuit

RLC Editor

July 21, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, Family and Parenting, Gun Violence, Interfaith, Politics, Practical Justice, Press Releases

Shane Claiborne talks with Rev. Bill Lemar about the Proud Boys lawsuit. Great chat. Give it a listen! ...

Excerpt from “The Ballot and the Bible”

Kaitlyn Schiess

July 3, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival

A city on a hill. These words have captivated Americans for generations. They encapsulate our sense of collective destiny, divine mission, and moral strength. They pack into one little phrase a larger tale abou...

“God so loved the World”

Shane Claiborne and RLC Editor

July 1, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Revival

As we approach July 4, and as many churches around the country host “Celebrate America” services this Sunday… I offer this little reflection. Hope it’s meaningful. Feel free to use it and share it. - Shane h...

A Pride Month Lesson from Ted Lasso

Jon Mathieu

June 22, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival

The hit show Ted Lasso recently concluded its third and final season on Apple TV+. I think the most valuable of the ambitious comedy’s accomplishments may be its image of non-toxic masculinity, lived out in com...

The Mind of Jesus

Jon Canas

June 20, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival, Theology

An extract from the essay of the same name from the recently published book, Religion, Politics, and Reclaiming the Soul of Christianity: A Spiritual Imperative for Our Time and Our Nation, by Jon Canas ...

“God is Justice”, an excerpt from “All God’s Children”

Dr. Terence Lester

June 19, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race, Revival

Adapted from All God's Children by Terence Lester Adapted from Chapter 3, "God is Justice" The word justice appears hundreds of times in the Bible. At its core, biblical justice is about making wron...