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Doctrine in the Desert: How Religion Informs the Immigration Debates

Ananda Rose's new book explores the religious motivations of Southwest groups on opposite sides of the immigration question.

Should Churches Display the American Flag in Their Sanctuaries?

Observers weigh in on patriotic piety.

My Top 5 Books On Patriotism

Picks from David Gushee.

America as a Christian Nation? Cherry-Picking from the Past

Christian claims about the United States' origins need grounding in historical fact.

Beck Wants to Lead, But Will Evangelicals Follow?

Once uncomfortable with Mitt Romney, evangelicals appear mixed on Glenn Beck.

Who Are Americans?

What Christians contribute to the search for a national identity.

Reclaiming St. Patrick's Day

But if we are to choose a social issue for March 17, what would it be?

The Loudest Cheers in Heaven

One day, God's invisible heroes will gain due respect.

Tory Believers: Which Higher Loyalty?

During the Revolutionary War, many preached Loyalism as the Christian response.

A Gentle Plea for Civility

Why America needs An Evangelical Manifesto.

Evangelicals Lament a Politicized Faith

New document calls for allegiance higher than political party, nationality, or ideology.

Q&A: Richard Land  Subscriber access only

The president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission talks about his new book, The Divided States of America?

The Importance of Being Western

Why are we so embarrassed that Columbus ever set foot in the New World?

Jingo Jangle

Christian tribalism is a renunciation of God's kingdom.

Ireland's Evangelical Moment

Irish national identity has eroded, making room for Protestants.

The Story of America?  Subscriber access only

Robert Kagan's Dangerous Nation.

Replacing Rallies with Revivals

In criticizing the Religious Right, Greg Boyd resurrects pietistic withdrawal.

What Happened to Religion in Canada?  Subscriber access only

How our neighbor to the north lost its faith.

What's Right About Patriotism

The nation is not our highest love, but it still deserves our affection.

U.S. Churches' Recognition of Independence Day Varies Widely  Subscriber access only

Patriotism takes center stage at some worship services, but others wary of "religifying" America.

Divisible After All  Subscriber access only

More important than keeping the phrase 'under God' is the reason for keeping it.

Pledging to Fight  Subscriber access only

Atheist says battle over 'under God' has just begun.

America the Brutal  Subscriber access only

How did we get to such a state of madness?

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