Baptizing America by Brian Kaylor

Baptizing America by Brian Kaylor

In the face of a rising threat to both church and democracy, Baptizing America provides an urgent examination and an enlightening critique exposing the dangerous undercurrents of Christian Nationalism. How can Mainline Protestants spot such practices in their own activities? A crucial call to reckon with influences before it's too late.

Christian Nationalism presents an existential threat to both Christ's church and American democracy. Now is the time -- before it is too late -- to reckon with all the places its pernicious influence arises. On full display in recent elections, Christian Nationalism also exists in sanctuaries where an American flag has been displayed for decades, when we pledge allegiance to one nation Under God, or when the U.S. is called a Christian nation. Baptizing America critiques the concept of civil religion, arguing that such expressions are far more dangerous than we realize. Mainline Protestant congregations will likely recognize themselves in the overlooked expressions of Christian Nationalism that pop up in the activities of both church and state.

Dr. Brian Kaylor is an award-winning author, journalist, and speaker. He is also a (non-award-winning) stay-at-home dad. Brian's parents tell their friends he is like a Christian version of Castle (from the hit TV show) since he spends his time as a writer and dad. Brian assumes his parents also mention he and Castle are both witty and ruggedly handsome. Brian is the author of three books on religion, politics, and communication: Sacramental Politics: Religious Worship as Political Action (Peter Lang, 2015), Presidential Campaign Rhetoric in an Age of Confessional Politics (Lexington Books, 2011) and For God's Sake, Shut Up! (Smyth & Helwys, 2007). Brian serves as the Generational Engagement Team Leader for Churchnet and Contributing Editor for Ethics Daily. He has a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Communication from the University of Missouri, and a B.A. in Communication and Christian Ministry from Southwest Baptist University. He and his wife, Jennifer, were married in June of 2004 and have a son.

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ISBN 13	9780827203389
ISBN 10	0827203381
Title	Baptizing America
Author	Brian Kaylor
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Chalice Press
Year published	2024-05-04
Number of pages	264
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