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The threat of Christian nationalism is not new. But this movement, which promotes the idea that to be a real American you must be Christian, is growing with a dangerous intensity. It’s not only behind the push for bills that advance a revisionist historical view of the United States and promote government-sponsored religious exercise; it also has inspired religious hate crimes, arson and deadly attacks on houses of worship. The same thing is happening abroad.
There’s no time to waste. We need a strong response from the Christian community. We must loudly denounce Christian nationalism as a distortion of our faith and a divisive force in our country — one that poses a threat to religious freedom for all.
If you agree, sign the statement and join Christians from all denominations to take a powerful stand.
Visit BJConline.org/christian-nationalism/ for a comprehensive list of resources, including:
What is Christian nationalism? (PDF)
1-page overview and how researchers measure the political ideology
Christian nationalism and the January 6, 2021 Insurrection
A report illuminating the role Christian nationalism played in the attack (released Feb. 9, 2022)
Christian nationalism conspicuously absent from January 6 report
BJC’s Amanda Tyler on MSNBC’s Alex Wagner Tonight (December 28, 2022)
Webinar: Democracy and Faith Under Siege: Responding to Christian Nationalism
Watch a recording of this presentation featuring Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopal Church, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Professor Andrew Whitehead, and Amanda Tyler of BJC. (January 27, 2021)
Curriculum: Responding to Christian Nationalism
This 3-lesson curriculum provides a deeper dive into the dangers of Christian nationalism and is intended for churches and other small discussion groups.
Flying the flag and Christian nationalism: Previewing Shurtleff v. Boston
This podcast episode features a conversation about the Christian nationalism in a Supreme Court case inolving a civic group’s request to fly a Christian flag at Boston City Hall (released Jan. 13, 2022)
NPR: Faith leaders speak out against Christian nationalism
Conversation with BJC’s Amanda Tyler and the Rev. Michael Mills, broadcast July 4, 2021
Webinar: White Christian Nationalism: How Racism Undergirds Christian Nationalism
Discussion featuring Dr. Jemar Tisby, Dr. Robert P. Jones, and Amanda Tyler. There is also a corresponding discussion guide available (July 14, 2021).
Webinar: Confronting Christian Nationalism in Your Congregation
Watch a recording of a webinar for congregations in the Southwest on dealing with questions about Christian nationalism that dominate the news and invade worship spaces. (February 26, 2021)
January 6 a year later: Staying alert to Christian nationalism
By Amanda Tyler (January 6, 2022)
An attack done in Jesus’ name
By Amanda Tyler (January 8, 2021)
Choosing Christianity over Christian nationalism
By Amanda Tyler (June 5, 2020)
Threat of Christian Nationalism Has Reached High Tide
By Amanda Tyler for EthicsDaily.com
Statement against Christian nationalism garners 10,000 signatories (and counting)
Latest News by Don Byrd
Christians Against Christian Nationalism playlist on BJC’s YouTube page
The 10 episodes can provide a deeper dive on the topic, and we have discussion guides available if you want to use the podcast series in a group setting.
This podcast series ran from July-October 2019. Subscribe to the BJC Podcast on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
