Watch now (46 mins) | AVC welcomes Richard Mouw, former President of Fuller Seminary, and author of "How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor," and Adam Taylor, President of Sojourners, and author of "A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community," to talk about the complex relationship between Christianity and patriotism, addressing the potential benefits and dangers of patriotism from a Christian perspective.
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Christianity & Patriotism

American Values Coalition and Napp Nazworth
Jun 29
 
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AVC welcomes Richard Mouw, former President of Fuller Seminary, and author of "How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor," and Adam Taylor, President of Sojourners, and author of "A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community," to talk about the complex relationship between Christianity and patriotism, addressing the potential benefits and dangers of patriotism from a Christian perspective. The speakers discuss the importance of a healthy form of patriotism that aligns with Christian values, the dangers of nationalism, and the church's role in political engagement. They emphasize the need for civic discipleship and the importance of critiquing one's country as a form of love and accountability.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christianity and Patriotism

02:19 The Role of Patriotism in Christianity

05:25 Healthy vs. Poisonous Patriotism

07:57 Patriotism and National Identity

11:11 Civic Discipleship and Political Engagement

13:52 The Dangers of Nationalism

16:48 The Importance of a Healthy Patriotism

19:05 Personal Reflections on Patriotism

21:33 Patriotism and the Church's Role

24:37 The Global Christian Community

27:15 The Intersection of Faith and Politics

29:23 The Future of Patriotism in America

A guest post by
Napp Nazworth
Napp Nazworth, Ph.D., is Executive Director of American Values Coalition.
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