Paleoconservatism and Christian Nationalism
Why is Stephen Wolfe’s The Case for Christian Nationalism sparking such intense controversy among Reformed Christians? In this article, Darrell Dow examines the striking parallels between today’s debates and the ideological battles of the ’80s and ’90s, revealing how Wolfe’s work challenges not just theology but the liberal order itself. Is “conservatism” repeating itself? Explore this in-depth analysis of Christian Nationalism, paleoconservatism, neoconservatism, and the dynamics fueling this conflagration.
The Punch-Right-Slide-Left Dynamic in American Evangelicalism
American evangelicalism thrives on cycles of zeal, consolidation, and compromise. Leaders rise, rally tribes, then seek mainstream relevance—discarding those who remain faithful to what built the movement. It’s the tragic ‘punch right, slide left’ dynamic of “conservative” progressivism. We need deeper repentance and a better way forward.
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We need not reinvent Christianity or carve out ever-smaller enclaves to prove our faithfulness. We do not need to imitate the liberal order’s obsession with identity and control. We can return to nature, heritage, tradition, fathers, and our faith. Sectarian comfort is a false security for a people who have forgotten how to receive life from God’s hand. It will take Christian courage in an age of liberals and sects to grow deeper roots and provide a more secure and fruitful future.
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