Jonah

Religious nationalism is not a new phenomenon. In this two part series (Part One here) GFM staff minister Bill Nelson will explore the elements of religious nationalism and how the book of Jonah serves as a call to repentance and restoration. A bewildering array of images emerged amid the chaos of the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021. Rioters carried wooden crosses and erected wooden gallows with hanging nooses. Insurrectionists carried Confederate flags, first flown by states that supported secession from the United … [Read more...] about Part 2: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism

Religious nationalism is not a new phenomenon. In this two part series GFM staff minister Bill Nelson will explore the elements of religious nationalism and how the book of Jonah serves as a call to repentance and restoration. As a new Christian fresh out of college, I taught at a private Christian school with godly and dedicated colleagues. We pledged our allegiance to the American and Christian flags and the Holy Bible alongside our students each school day. Our school used mainstream Christian curricula, including … [Read more...] about Part 1: Jonah, White Supremacy & Christian Nationalism