Declaring Independence from Christian Nationalism

Authors

  • Angela Denker ELCA pastor at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Craig L. Nessan Wartburg Theological Seminary

Abstract

The articles in this issue engage the challenges of Christian nationalism through historical, theological, biblical, and anthropological perspectives. The authors criticize the racist, antidemocratic, and exploitative politics fueled by Christian nationalist ideology that distorts interpretation of the Bible and theology to support authoritarian rule in the United States at the 250th anniversary of the country's founding. Preaching Helps and Book Reviews complete the issue. 

Author Biographies

Angela Denker, ELCA pastor at Lake Nokomis Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pastor of Visitation and Public Theology

Craig L. Nessan, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Wm. D. Streng Professor for the Education and Renewal of the Church

Professor of Contextual Theology and Ethics

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Published

2026-06-17

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 3 (2026): Declaring Independence from Christian Nationalism

Section

Introduction to This Issue

License

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