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Is America a Christian nation? - Part 4
Description
In this fourth episode of the special eight-episode series called ‘Politics discerned differently,’ Dr. Mark Turman, Dr. Jim Denison, and Dr. Ryan Denison explore the intersection of faith and politics as America approaches the presidential election. They discuss the concept of America as a Christian nation, the role of biblical perspectives in civic life, and the implications of Christian nationalism.
The conversation extends to historical and theological insights from the American and French revolutions and emphasizes humility, prayer, and living according to biblical teachings to navigate the political landscape.
Topics
(03:25): Foundational Questions on God's Perspective
(06:06): The Role of Prophecy in Modern Times
(10:49): Replacement Theology and Its Implications
(14:50): American Pride and Patriotism
(18:15): Defining a Christian Nation
(27:10): Challenges of Legislating Morality
(36:31): America as a City on a Hill: Historical Context and Implications
(45:27): Christian Nationalism: Definitions and Debates
(52:19): Theological Foundations: Human Nature and Democracy
(56:51): Comparing the American and French Revolutions
(01:05:41): Practical Advice for Christians in Politics
Resources
Related Denison Forum podcasts:
- How God sees America in 2022
- Can America be moral without God?
- How political should Christians be? Preston Sprinkle discusses his new book, “Exiles”
- When politics get extreme, what should Christians do? A conversation with Tim Alberta
- How does the Bible apply to today’s politics? With Kaitlyn Schiess
Related Denison Forum articles and resources:
- Respectfully, I Disagree by Dr. Jim Denison - Audiobook
- How Does God See America?
- Do Americans have to be Christians? An excerpt from "The Religion of American Greatness" by Paul D. Miller
- Election 2024: Discern politics differently
- The Coming Tsunami
- Will democracy in America survive?
- A majority of Americans aren't proud to be American: Why