Free to Be God's People
By Kevin AltonThere’s an old joke about the Fourth of July: Do they have a fourth of July in England? Occasionally you’ll catch someone off-guard with this one, but the answer… read more
Patriotism
Debunking the Fourth
By Carson T. ClarkTop 10 Unsightly Facts about the American Revolution
Preface: This is my third annual “Debunking the Fourth” post. From the title alone it’s clear that the… read more
What About the Flag in the Sanctuary? (Or, How to Get Fired Really Fast)
By Internet MonkSometime when I was in seminary, I first heard the term “civil religion” and started to understand that some people had a problem with the American flag in a church… read more
Praising America More than God
By Matthew L. KelleyWith the U.S. Independence Day holiday coming up, many churches will be holding patriotic worship services extolling the virtues of the nation. However, other congregations and… read more
Jesus Challenges the Political System
By Matthew L. KelleyA Sermon on Mark 12:13-17, part of a Lenten series entitled "Why They Killed Jesus."
“Give unto Caesar what is Caesar’s. And give unto God what is God’s.” … read more