In this episode, I respond to Stephen Wolfe’s popular book The Case for Christian Nationalism, which has become the most significant written work on modern Christian nationalism. Based on a drafted review I wrote for the Libertarian Christian Institute, I look at six important concepts that Wolfe outlines in his book and respond to each of them. I critique Wolfe’s presentation of Christian nationalism with Biblical interpretation, theology, and political philosophy. If you need a concise primer on Christian nationalism and the Christian libertarian response, this is the show for you! Here are the six concepts we cover in the show:
I. Defining ‘Christian Nationalism’
II. Nationalism and Government are a Part of God’s Good Creation
III. A Christian Nation Needs Christian Laws
IV. The Christian Prince
V. The Justification of Violent Revolution
VI. American History
Media Referenced:
Stephen Wolfe, The Case for Christian Nationalism
Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry, The Flag and the Cross
F.A. Hayek, The Road to Serfdom
James Lindsay on Christian Nationalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=123ccXk3O8Q
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