Most of what is written about Christian nationalism is silly. Critics and analysts sweepingly deride conventional Christian conservatives as Christian nationalists. By some counts, there are, by this definition, tens of millions of Christian nationalists. Sometimes even civil religion, with its homage to a vague deity, is labeled Christian nationalism. If so, all presidents from George Washington to Joe Biden are Christian nationalists.
Extremists in Nigeria’s Borno State, believed to be from Boko Haram, have beheaded four abducted individuals, including at least one Christian, in a graphic video released by the terrorist group, according to a report.
China’s recent pledge of unwavering support for Iran could intensify the persecution of Christians in both countries, warns the U.S.-based group International Christian Concern. The concern arises after Chinese President Xi Jinping affirmed strong ties with Iran during the annual BRICS summit.
Students in Victoria, Australia, are challenging their Methodist school’s ban on cross necklaces deemed “offensive,” receiving praise from a local pastor.
A court in Pakistan on Friday returned custody of a 16-year-old Christian girl to her parents after a Muslim man had kidnapped and forcibly converted and married her, sources said.
Events that occurred this week in Christian history include the vision of Constantine, the debut of Martin Luther’s German language Mass, and the baptism of a notable hymn-writer.
I would not want Donald Trump as a father, brother, nephew, brother-in-law, son-in-law, or pastor. I would not want Kamala Harris as a mother, sister, niece, sister-in-law, or daughter-in-law, or pastor.
