The Democracy at Risk: A Response from the Faith Community Declaration is a call to action from people of faith who reject authoritarianism, nationalism, and the misuse of religion for power. Reclaiming the Heritage is a call to act, grounded in scripture, history, and hope.

Guest blogger, the Rev. John D. Kautz, shares about a grassroots movement of clergy in Southern Arizona that came together as an ecumenical working group committed to offering a clear, public Christian witness in response to a deepening national crisis.

Read this post before you go see the new film, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. IF you go see the movie.

In her latest video addressing Christian Nationalism, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “what binds us together is not ethnicity, but shared participation in our civic life springing out of our cultural heritages and working for the common good.” 4:29 mins.

A new toolkit for churches to host a community meeting, engage in meaningful dialogue, and develop strategies to combat the divisive ideology of Christian nationalism. Join Christians Against Christian Nationalism in protecting the core values of our faith and democracy.

How to End Christian Nationalism is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rising tide of Christian nationalism yet unsure how to counter it. Learn more and order the book here.

Ever wonder what it means to be a part of the EVANGELICAL Lutheran Church in America when the word evangelical has come to stand for just about everything you’re not?

Watch Christian Nationalism webinar sponsored by Diakonia—Grand Canyon Synod.

This new discussion guide from ELCA Advocacy offers a primer on Christian nationalism from a Lutheran perspective.

Read about guest speaker Amanda Tyler’s presentation on Christian Nationalism at our State Public Policy Office retreat! Learn more about what Christian nationalism is and find out what you can do to combat it.

A new video from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton addressing Christian Nationalism. Bishop Eaton says this dangerous ideology “is a perversion of the gospel and a threat to our democracy. It’s precisely because I love my country that I warn against it.”

The statement reads in part, “Whether we worship at a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple, America has no second-class faiths. All are equal under the U.S. Constitution. As Christians, we must speak in one voice condemning Christian nationalism as a distortion of the gospel of Jesus and a threat to American democracy.”

David D. Grafton raises the question of what it means to do public ministry in a multi-faith context. He proposes that thinking about ministry in a multi-faith North America actually provides opportunities for the authentic Christian witness and a faithful Christian life.

The BJC Center for Faith, Justice & Reconciliation produced this 10-part podcast series in 2019 on the dangers of Christian nationalism. The series features interviews with theologians, historians, authors and activists, including Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Walter Brueggemann, Sen. John Marty (D), MN, author Steven Green and many others.

“An element in our country wants to legislate that the United States is a Christian nation where Christianity should be privileged and only Christians should hold office. This is Christian Nationalism, which is neither Christian nor patriotic.” The Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, in Living Lutheran

America owes much to Christianity. Liberalism arose as a Christian response to the failures of Christendom.

Millions of Americans believe in this political ideology. What church leaders need to know—and how they can help those under its influence.