The myth of a Christian nation

It’s not uncommon these days to hear American Christians say things like, “Let’s take back America for God” or “America needs to return to its Christian roots.”  There are others, though, who wonder, Just when was America a Christian nation?  They wonder if it was when we were killing millions of Indians in our conquest of North America?  Or maybe when we were kidnapping and enslaving millions of Africans.  Or maybe we’ve accomplished that today just as the ugliness and depth of our nation’s divisions and bigotry are on increasing display? 

Tonight, I’m joined by Greg Boyd, Senior Pastor at Woodland Hills Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and the author of several books including The Myth of a Christian Nation and The Myth of a Christian Religion.  We’ll be discussing the relationship between the Christian church and our government, and our call to provide a foretaste of the perfectly just, peaceful and loving government to come. 

INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS

When we associate the Gospel with a political party, we create a stumbling block.

The power of loving the most unlovable person in your life.

We are called to sacrificially love people in need.

FULL GREG BOYD INTERVIEW

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For more information: The Myth of a Christian Nation; The Myth of a Christian Religion; Woodland Hills Church

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Opening music by Chris Tomlin, Your Grace Is Enough