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  Measuring Christian Nationalism, Part 2: Christian Values? Christian Values? Black Christian Nationalism. More on the book,  click here . Let’s get right to the 2 nd  trait: Christian values.  (Whitehead & Perry, 2022, p. 9) “The federal government should advocate Christian values.”  BCN. Black Christian Nationalists see themselves as counter cultural, as resisting the dominant white culture. There is a “necessity to create a counterculture. Culture is defined at the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. It is a way of life. In order to change the beliefs and actions of members, groups were given specific purposes” (McIntosh, 2021, p. 93). Because of the experience of racial discrimination within a society where so-called Christian values have long been in effect, BCNers bet on no horse running in this race. ANC. The mission of the  Christian Liberty Party  (CLP) is avowedly cultural. The CL...

  Measuring Christian Nationalism, Parts 3,4: Church-State Separation? Church-state Separation? We are measuring Christian nationalism because it’s important. And because we urgently need to get a realistic handle on what is happening. Here in this post we ask about church-state separation? And we ask about religious symbols in public places? These matters are both serious and pressing. “Christian nationalism is neither harmless, nor fringe. It’s in our churches; and it wants the power it feels has been unjustly stolen away”  In recent posts we’ve  measured American Christian Nationalism  (ACN) by looking at the declaration of America as a  Christian nation  and government promotion of  Christian values . Now we ask: what do ACNers believe about church-state separation and religious symbols in public places? Let’s measure. 3 Church-State separation 4 Religious symbols in public places “The federal government should enforce strict church-state sepa...

The vastness of the cosmos has always inspired wonder and curiosity. Throughout history, humanity has sought to understand the universe and our place within it. This quest has given rise to Astrotheology, a field that explores the relationship between science and religion through the lens of astronomy and cosmology. By examining how religious beliefs intersect with scientific discoveries about the universe, Astrotheology offers a unique perspective on some of life's most profound questions. Astrotheology: Bridging Science and Religion Astrotheology seeks to bridge the gap between science and religion, fields often seen as at odds with each other. It explores how discoveries in astronomy and cosmology can inform and enrich religious understanding. For example, the Big Bang theory, which describes the origin of the universe, raises questions about creation and the nature of God. Astrotheology examines how religious narratives of creation can coexist with scientific explanations, fos...

 The study of literature and religion explores the rich interplay between narrative and faith. It examines how religious themes, symbols, and stories are represented in literature, and how literary works reflect and shape religious beliefs. This interdisciplinary field offers insights into the spiritual dimensions of storytelling.

  Religious transhumanism explores the intersection of faith and technology, considering how religious beliefs can coexist with advancements in human enhancement. This field examines the theological implications of transcending human limitations through technology. It offers a unique perspective on the future of spirituality and human evolution.