Christian nationalism was on full display at the Charlie Kirk memorial…

Feeling overwhelmed resisting Christian nationalism locally? Start with awareness, advocacy, and organizing. @endcn.bsky.social offers tools to engage your community, challenge harmful ideology, and take action. Begin here: www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org/start

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This week, the IRS told a federal court that churches should be allowed to endorse political candidates during worship services w/o violating the law. Don’t misread the IRS filing on endorsements from the pulpit b/c it doesn’t change the law OR protect churches from enforcement.

Statement from @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social on the IRS’s decision to allow churches to endorse candidates from the pulpit. You can read BJC’s full press release here: https://loom.ly/9-XtNyM #JohnsonAmendment #FaithFreedomForAll #EndChristianNationalism

Patriotism ≠ Christian nationalism. You can be a patriotic American without promoting Christian nationalism. Learn more on our website about what Christian nationalism is (and isn’t): https://loom.ly/tUZFVKQ

You can love Jesus and American ideals. You can be a proud Christian and reject Christian nationalism. ⁣ This July 4th, let’s say it clearly: ➡️ We’re Christian. We’re patriotic. We oppose Christian nationalism. Learn more on our website: https://loom.ly/yW-VUBk

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We’re at the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship General Assembly in St. Louis! Stop by our booth with @endcn.bsky.social to learn about how you can join a local organizing group. Let’s continue to advocate for faith freedom for all! #CBFAssembly #FaithFreedomForAll

May his memory be a blessing 🙏

Statement from @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social on the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, two people who worked at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., last night.

In March, the North Texas Christians Against Christian Nationalism group gathered for their first-ever Advocacy Day at the Texas state Capitol in Austin. It was a powerful day of community building, learning from policy experts, and engaging directly with legislators and staff.

As people of faith & advocates for religious liberty, at BJC we recognize the personal significance of prayer AND the constitutional concerns raised when the government encourages religious exercise. We affirm the freedom of every individual to pray (or not to pray) according to their conscience.

SCOTUS will hear arguments in Oklahoma v. Drummond today, and there's a lot at stake. Public funding for religious charter schools threatens church-state separation. BJC’s Holly Hollman explains why it matters.

What’s at stake at this week’s Supreme Court oral arguments in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond?

What’s at stake in Oklahoma v. Drummond? SCOTUS hears this historic case next week. BJC’s Holly Hollman explains why public funding of religious charter schools threatens church​/state separation​, a pillar of ​faith freedom for all. Read our full brief: bjconline.org/wp-content/u...

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“How to End Christian Nationalism” by our very own @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social turns six months old this week and to celebrate, we’re teaming up with @broadleafbooks.bsky.social to give away a few copies!

In the shadow of injustice, we proclaim resurrection. Read an Easter reflection from @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social on faith, resistance, and what it means to live as Easter people. bjconline.org/living-as-ea...

BJC mourns the passing of Pope Francis.

Easter reminds us that the tomb was not the end, and that injustice does not get the final word. Hope rises. Freedom lives. And no cross or government can extinguish the light of justice. Happy Easter from all of us at BJC.

On Good Friday, we remember Christ unjustly condemned; betrayed by political power, abandoned by the crowd, crucified by the state.

👋 Tennessee folks - here’s a time-sensitive to do item 👇

Spring is a time of renewal, and a perfect moment to renew your commitment to faith freedom for all. BJC advocates religious liberty for everyone, regardless of faith or beliefs. Your support powers this mission. 🌱 Give today: bjconline.org/give/

In this moment they are modeling their views of masculinity (which is corrupt and toxic) around our current leader and his sycophants. Those in the Church who espouse this are merely captive to and mirroring the culture not the way of Jesus. I wrote a whole section in my dissertation about this (2).

Certain conceptions of manhood are culturally/historically intertwined with views on race, nationalism, and American exceptionalism. A "patriotic man" is conceived of as white, hyper-masculine while not showing empathy which is perceived as feminine. (1)

Good question! Any pastors/theologians have thoughts? @brcremer.bsky.social @marlenagraves.bsky.social @jaredstacy.bsky.social @jemartisby.bsky.social @matthewdtaylor.bsky.social

When Jesus said “the kingdom of God is at hand,” he meant that no one has to bow to this world’s want-to-be kings. We don’t have to cooperate with evil. We can treat one another like children of God & experience the beloved community here & now.

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Did you get something in the mail from us? Our movement is growing — and you’re a part of it. Keep an eye on your mailbox (and your inbox) next week. #FaithFreedomForAll #BJC #ReligiousFreedom #MovementBuilding #SpringAppeal2025

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Public schools serve all students — regardless of faith. Mandating the Ten Commandments in classrooms is unconstitutional, divisive and harmful to religious freedom. Let’s keep public schools free from government mandated religion!

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What is Christian nationalism? 🤔 ✅ A political ideology that tries to merge American and Christian identities. ✅ Christian nationalism privileges a particular view of fundamentalist Christianity above all other religious expressions. 🙌 Pass it on!

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It’s 2025 aaaaaannnd…(checks notes)…Christian nationalism is still trying to hijack the message & work of Jesus for political power. What are you doing this week to name & dismantle Christian nationalism in your community? Need ideas? Start here! www.christiansagainstchristiannationalism.org

Please contact your lawmakers 👇

An administration that has spent its first two weeks scrubbing offices focused on understanding and overcoming bias launches a new program today, focused on rooting out "anti-Christian bias." Here’s my statement for @bjconthehill.bsky.social 1/4 www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

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Full 🧵 on Trump’s new executive order released today impacting religious freedom and funding for public schools 👇 @bjconthehill.bsky.social

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Bishop Mariann Budde represents a Christianity that tends to fly under the media radar, simply because it isn’t desperate to be validated in the public square.

Christian nationalism threatens both religious freedom and democracy. By working together in local communities, we can counter this harmful ideology and protect religious freedom for all. Get involved today! 🔗👉https://secure.everyaction.com/ANcY8YMwC0KNOCNzicGrNg2

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Mandating by law that the 10 Commandments be posted in all classrooms is *classic* Christian nationalist behavior. It’s also arrogant and destructive.

🤔What is Christian nationalism? 📢 It’s a political ideology merging American & Christian identities, suggesting being a “real” American means being a Christian with certain beliefs. ❓Where do you see it at work in your community? Please share! 💪 To end it, we must name and confront it together.

4 years ago today, the violent mob that attacked the U.S. Capitol included many who were holding Christian symbols and quoting Scripture in an attempt to justify their actions. The January 6 attack showed the dangers of Christian nationalism — a distortion of the Christian faith and our democracy.

January 6 2021 was an apocalypse. Even today? In those who will downplay or deny what happened, it reveals the paranoid portrait of Christ at the heart of white evangelical Christianity in America.

👋 We’re against Christian nationalism. We’re for faithful Christian practice. We’re anti-authoritarian. We’re pro-democracy. We’re against white supremacy & scapegoating vulnerable people. We affirm the Imago Dei in ALL. These are not difficult to be for/against. All Christians can do this.