One Nation Over God - Brossura

Crawford, Wes

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0802885470 ISBN 13: 9780802885470

Casa editrice: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2026

Riassunto

For American Christians, what is the right relationship between spiritual identity and national identity?

In One Nation over God, Wes Crawford explores the complicated relationship between Christian faith and American patriotism. Drawing from personal stories, history, and cultural observations, Crawford reveals how national devotion has grown into something resembling a civil religion--complete with its own rituals, sacred texts, and symbols. From standing for the national anthem at ballgames to treating the Constitution like holy writ, Americans often blur the line between love of God and devotion to country.

Crawford isn't arguing against patriotism. In fact, he acknowledges the unifying and inspiring role that national devotion can play. But he also warns of its dangers. When Christians assume America is always God's chosen instrument, or when the flag overshadows the cross, their devotion can drift into idolatry. This blending of faith and patriotism risks distorting the gospel and weakening the church's prophetic voice.

The solution, says Crawford, is to maintain a clear distinction between love of God and love of country. He points to faithful examples--people like Julia Ward Howe, John Lewis, and Dorothy Day--who cared deeply for America yet critiqued its moral shortcomings. Their lives remind us that true Christian faithfulness requires first allegiance to Christ, which may at times call us to challenge our nation rather than applaud it.

Clear, engaging, and refreshingly balanced, One Nation over God invites Christians to reflect deeply on where their first allegiance lies. It offers pastors and church leaders practical wisdom for navigating culture wars while maintaining theological integrity. Most importantly, it provides hope: faithful discipleship and thoughtful citizenship need not be enemies.

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Informazioni sugli autori

Wes Crawford is vice provost and associate professor of church history at Abilene Christian University. Previously, he served as a senior pastor for twenty years. He is the author of Shattering the Illusion, Courage in the Sheer Silence, and One Nation over God.

Randall Balmer holds the John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth College. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including God in the White House, Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right, Redeemer: The Life of Jimmy Carter, A Voice in the Wilderness: The Principled Politics of Mark Hatfield, and the New York Times bestselling America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State. His book Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory was made into an award-winning three-part series for PBS. In 2024, he was awarded the Martin E. Marty Award for the Public Understanding of Religion by the American Academy of Religion.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0802885470
• ISBN 13: 9780802885470
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 183
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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