Evangelicalism

Is America the Last, Best Hope of the World?

Jeff Wright

The idea that America is the last, best hope of the world is the spirit that animates a great deal of political activity in our country. The “last, best hope” is one of the most enduring rallying cries preached to garner support and enthusiasm for major government initiatives throughout American history. It has become such a widely accepted notion that its veracity and relevance for lawmaking and executive action is simply assumed, even among Christians.

“Christian America” Is Dead. Where Does Our Hope Come From?

Austin Rogers

When it comes to the contemporary political and cultural landscape, I believe a large segment of American Christians feel completely surrounded with no means of escape, and they are fighting like hell against their enemies. To be sure, not every American Christian feels this way — only those who identify America, consciously or subconsciously, as fundamentally Christian in its character and values.

Nuclear Christians

Laurence Vance

In a recent article of mine about Christians apologists for the state, its military, and its wars, I mentioned, for the first time I believe,

Why Are Christians Warmongers? (News of the Week, November 11, 2012 Edition)

Dr. Norman Horn

Recapping interesting and significant news stories and media from the past weeks… Chuck Baldwin asks some very pointed questions to evangelicals everywhere about war and

Evangelicals for Peace

Dr. Norman Horn

Billy Sunday was the most famous evangelist in America during the first two decades of the 20th century. Without the aid of loudspeakers, TV or

The Warmonger’s Fruit of the Spirit

Laurence Vance

It seems sensible and logical that followers of someone called the Prince of Peace would not act like they are following Mars, the Roman god

Signs of the Times

Laurence Vance

The Sunday before Memorial Day is not one of my favorites. The “patriotic” things that go on in churches in celebration or acknowledgment of Memorial

Pro-Lifers for Mass Murder

Laurence Vance

“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the

Podcast: Falwell’s Folly

Dr. Norman Horn

This is the second installment of the Christianity and War Audiobook Podcast, covering the essay entitled “Falwell’s Folly.” Right click here to download the entire

“Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” Book Review

Dr. Norman Horn

Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory is one of my favorite books of late, I gave a copy to my father for Christmas and to

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