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Americans value freedom but there are differences on what it means

America’s 250th birthday prompted researchers at Navigator to ask Americans how they define America, patriotism and what our country should aspire to. The result was 82% of Americans across all generations saying they believe freedom is an extremely important value,...

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Patriotism or nationalism?

God’s Word seems abundantly clear. Any nation that is above critique is beyond God’s help. So, take a breath, fellow citizens. Not everyone who disagrees with you is unpatriotic. And beware, lest you become guilty of thoughtless allegiance to immoral and unjust policies.

Eradicating DEI hasn’t made anything better

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence, a staggering 75% of Americans believe our Founders would be disappointed in our nation today and just 40% still believe the American Dream is achievable. It’s not just the economy,…

What sports patriotism teaches us

Through recent World Cup fervor, American patriotism has reigned — even more so it seems than on the Fourth of July. A New York Times article says it well: “At a moment when national pride is at a quarter-century low,…

What in hell became of heaven?

When I was 25, I assured myself that, at the very least, I could expect to live for another 50 or 60 years. Death was an old people problem. But the can of death is getting harder to kick down…

Baptists need to speak up again for religious liberty

As people spent the Fourth of July holiday with friends, family and local community, the United States continues to experience a slide away from universal religious liberty and a shift toward authoritarian government targeting religious beliefs and actions. The Baptist public theology…