On the most recent episode of Respecting Religion, the podcast from BJC (the parent organization of Christians Against Christian Nationalism), co-hosts Amanda Tyler and Holly Hollman explain why the Bible doesn’t need anyone’s endorsement. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts or on BJC's website.
Read MoreLutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA) shares a podcast series from the Christians Against Christian Nationalism movement. The original 10 podcasts can be found here (from 2019), which feature interviews with theologians, historians, authors and activists, including Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Walter Brueggemann, Sen. John Marty (D), MN, author Steven Green, and many others.
The BJC Center for Faith, Justice and Reconciliation produces the podcasts. Visit their site to view resources, which include the podcasts as well as webinars, study materials, books, and a sign-on statement. Read the original LAMA article here.
Read More“When we talk to someone who shares the same Christian faith, but has a different set of political beliefs or convictions, it can be uncomfortable, or frustrating, and sometimes even scary. As members of the ELCA, we believe that we can have different political opinions but be of the same faith,” asserts Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton in her November 2, 2022 video addressing Christian Nationalism.
Read MoreChristian Nationalism identifies human-made governments as lockstep with God’s will and seeks to privilege Christians, typically only white Christians. This type of ideology is not only dangerous but distorts the difference between holding government accountable to God as opposed to identified strictly with God’s will. We must stand against Christian Nationalism and as that you join us in signing the petition and sharing your stance by visiting the Christians Against Christian Nationalism site.
Read MoreRegister now for this Upcoming Connections Calls: Doctrine of Discovery's Roots in Climate Injustice, Tuesday, October 25th, 2022, 5pm MST/PDT, 6pm MDT.
They will watch Are We There Yet? together. We are fortunate to screen the 30-minute film and hear directly from its creators. Don't miss this - it will not be recorded. See trailer and register here.
Read MoreIn a virtual event on Monday, 5/16/2022, 12pm MST/PDT, 1pm MDT, Christians Against Christian Nationalism is excited to host Samuel Perry and Philip Gorski for a discussion about their new book “The Flag and the Cross: White Christian Nationalism and the Threat to American Democracy.” Register here.
Read MoreReleased February 9, 2022, this report is the most complete accounting to date of how Christian nationalism contributed to the events leading up to January 6 and the day of the attack itself, and it looks at responses to January 6. A recording of the webinar presenting the report is also available online.
Featuring contributions from scholars, historians, advocates, and researchers, this report was a joint project of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC), Freedom From Religion Foundation, and Christians Against Christian Nationalism.
Read MoreChristians Against Christian Nationalism announces a major report on Christian nationalism and the January 6, 2021, insurrection. This comprehensive accounting will be released on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 event at 10 am MST, 9 am PST, featuring the report’s contributors. Register for the Zoom webinar here.
The report offers analysis and commentary from leading experts and a detailed breakdown of the Christian nationalism we saw on display during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Read MoreChristians Against Christian Nationalism shares this letter and list of resources.
Today marks one year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Christian symbols and imagery on display during the violent attack on American democracy highlighted some of the worst manifestations of Christian nationalism. Our need to respond to this dangerous ideology that threatens our faith and country is as pressing as ever.
Read MoreChristians Against Christian Nationalism has released a a new curriculum based on their “Democracy and Faith Under Siege'' webinar conducted in the aftermath of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
This curriculum is a guide for churches and other small discussion groups to take a deeper dive into the dangers of this ideology.
Read MoreYou're invited to a new conversation on Christian nationalism for the southwest region.
Free webinar: Confronting Christian Nationalism in Your Congregation, Friday, February 26, 9am-10:30am MST, 8-9:30am PST. Click here to register.
Read MoreWhat does Christian nationalism look like in our world today? How can we respond when we see our faith and democracy under siege?
Click here to register for this free webinar, Wednesday, January 27, 2:30pm MST, 1:30pm PST. Featuring The Most Rev. Michael Curry, The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, Dr. Andrew Whitehead, and moderator Amanda Tyler.
