Christians Against Christian Nationalism letter: One year after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol
Screenshot from C-SPAN video at U.S. Capitol, January 6, 2021.
Today marks one year since the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The Christian symbols and imagery on display during the violent attack on American democracy highlighted some of the worst manifestations of Christian nationalism. Our need to respond to this dangerous ideology that threatens our faith and country is as pressing as ever.
As you talk to your friends, family, and community about the dangers of Christian nationalism today or any day, we have resources to help start those conversations, including:
Our January 2021 webinar titled “Democracy and Faith Under Siege: Responding to Christian Nationalism,” featuring Bishop Michael Curry, Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, Dr. Andrew Whitehead, and Amanda Tyler
A curriculum to lead small group discussions on responding to Christian nationalism
Our July 2021 webinar titled “White Christian Nationalism: How Racism Undergirds Christian Nationalism,” featuring Dr. Jemar Tisby and Dr. Robert P. Jones
A discussion guide on white Christian nationalism
A one page document to answer the question: What is Christian Nationalism?
On this day of reflection and action, please share the Christians Against Christian Nationalism statement on social media, reminding others of the dangers the ideology poses to our faith and our country.
Thank you for your strong voice and efforts to combat Christian nationalism. Our work continues in 2022. We will be in touch in the coming weeks with new resources and programming, including the release of a new report on the role of Christian nationalism in the January 6 insurrection.