The Case for Christian Civilizationism
Christian nationalism has become a bandwagon. For some, that’s reason enough to avoid it. For others, that’s a good reason to jump aboard—in hopes it takes them where they want to go. But where is that? I do not believe those who have jumped on the Christian nationalism bandwagon actually want a Christian nation. Rather, I suspect the yearning they have is for a Christian civilization. They recognize that Christianity and civilization are inseparable, that each is best expressed when the two are most in tune, and that there should be no hesitation to use politics toward this end. But acknowledging this greater truth also means recognizing that nationalism of any kind can only be a stepping stone toward the ultimate goal.
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