Evangelicals on the “Uneasy Tension Between God and Country”
More follow up on Christians, nationalism, and celebrating “Independence Day” — this time from a decidedly Evangelical perspective.
Tag: Nationalism
Some More Thoughts on Being American and Anabaptist
In the spirit of extending yesterday’s conversation about the tension of being American and confessing Anabaptism — especially on national holidays — here’s a roundup of articles on the topic.
Celebrating “Independence Day” as an Anabaptist
Some thoughts on my antipathy about celebrating American independence on July 4th.
“We Will Remember”
“How do pacifists relate to Remembrance Day / Veterans Day?” Consider these reflections from Canadian Brethren in Christ pastor Bruxy Cavey.
Brethren in Christ on the World Wide Web
A few Brethren in Christ-related links that caught my attention over the past weeks.
Anabaptists and the Star-Spangled Banner
Can Anabaptist Christians — like the Brethren in Christ — sing the national anthem without compromising their religious beliefs?
Quote of the Day
A quote to make you think, courtesy of twentieth-century Brethren in Christ evangelist Luke L. Keefer, Sr.
“Learning and a Loss of Innocence”: Messiah College in the 1960s
What was it like to be a Brethren in Christ student at Messiah College during the turbulent 1960s? Mary (Walters) Ebersole shares her experiences in an interview conducted as part of the College’s centennial celebrations.
“One Small Step for Man,” or What the Apollo 11 Mission Meant to Evangelicals (Including the Brethren in Christ)
On the 41st anniversary of the Apollo 11 walk on the moon, this post explores how the Brethren in Christ diverged from their American Evangelical contemporaries in expressing skepticism about NASA’s achievement.