| Description |
xx, 277 pages ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-273) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Christianity and American identity -- Nationalism and the love of country -- The case for Christian nationalism -- The case against nationalism -- Nationalism, cultural pluralism, and identity politics -- Nationalism and the Bible -- The Christian right's political theory -- The Christian right's illiberalism -- Evangelicals and Donald J. Trump -- How to think of nation, gospel, and creed. |
| Summary |
"What is Christian nationalism, and how is it different from patriotism? Political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer Paul D. Miller provides a detailed portrait of--and case against--Christian nationalism, calling for Christians to seek a healthier political witness that respects our constitutional ideals and a biblical vision of justice."-- Provided by publisher. |
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Long before it featured dramatically in the 2016 presidential election, Christian nationalism had sunk deep roots in the United States. From America's beginning, Christians have often merged their religious faith with national identity. But what is Christian nationalism? How is it different from patriotism? Is it an honest quirk, or something more threatening? Paul D. Miller, a Christian scholar, political theorist, veteran, and former White House staffer, provides a detailed portrait of--and case against--Christian nationalism. Building on his practical expertise not only in the archives and classroom but also in public service, Miller unravels this ideology's historical importance, its key tenets, and its political, cultural, and spiritual implications. Miller shows what's at stake if we misunderstand the relationship between Christianity and the American nation. Christian nationalism--the religion of American greatness--is an illiberal political theory, at odds with the genius of the American experiment, and could prove devastating to both church and state. Christians must relearn how to love our country without idolizing it and seek a healthier Christian political witness that respects our constitutional ideals and a biblical vision of justice. |
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Christianity and politics -- United States.
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Nationalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- United States.
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Patriotism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- United States.
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Christianity and politics. (OCoLC)fst00859736
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Nationalism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
(OCoLC)fst01033855
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Patriotism -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
(OCoLC)fst02017166
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Miller, Paul David, 1978- Religion of American greatness Downers Grove, IL : InterVarsity Press, 2022 9781514000274 (DLC) 2022007908 |
| ISBN |
9781514000267 (print) |
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1514000261 (print) |
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9781514000274 (digital) |
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151400027X (digital) |
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