Christ followers are to ‘speak truth to power’ as Christ did to both Herod and Pontius Pilate. What truth are Christ followers to name in our lives as Americans today ?
Polis simply means “ the life of all of us together. Luther had no respect for pastors who wouldn’t stand up to the local Prince’s misdeeds or cruelty.
What could be wrong about holding Christian beliefs and being patriotic? Well, names can be deceiving. Christian Nationalism is contrary to the gospel.
President Biden did not politicize Easter as other political leaders are claiming. What he did do was issue a public proclamation of support, lifting up all transgender women and men as equal citizens of this nation for whom we will work to protect their basic human rights. If hope for a life where you are seen and loved and valued isn’t the good news of the Gospel…