Some people use the phrase to mean that Christianity should influence the nation and its laws.

People mean at least two things by Christian nationalism-Christian influence and Christian identity. Why should we say no? Because Christian Nationalism misrepresents Jesus.

When I first envisioned this article, it had the title, “No to Christian Nationalism Yes to God-Fearing Governments.” Yet its growing length crushed my dreams, so I decided to play Negative Nelly and just say no to Christian nationalism. Juan R.Editor’s Note: This article was originally given as a talk at a Carl Henry Center public theology forum at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The series may be called Church Questions, but it could be called ‘Church Answers.’ I intend to pick these up by the dozens and give them away regularly. Each booklet tackles one question in a biblical, brief, and practical manner.

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Political Church by Jonathan Leeman