From “American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays The Gospel and Threatens The Church” by Andrew L. Whitehead
At its core, Christian nationalism is a hollow and deceptive philosophy that depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world, rather than on Christ.
I share this to show how my desire to confront Christian nationalism flows from two parts of my history and identity. First, I am a follower of Christ. Born and raised in Christianity, I was taught to take seriously the commands of Jesus and the gospel message. Second, I am a social scientist. I am trained in how to gather and analyze high-quality data to make sense of our social world. Both parts of my identity compel me to seek after and to stand for truth, no matter what. Both parts of my identity have led me to the same conclusion: Christian nationalism betrays the gospel and is a threat to the Christian church in the United States.