American Christian Nationalism?

American Christian Nationalism is coming up in the news a lot lately. But what does the Church have to say about this movement that seems to have its root in the heresy of phyletism and tribalism? Here are the five Orthodox Christian articles that I was able to find on this pertinent subject that address this from the point of view and instruction from the Orthodox Church Fathers and saints. 

For the Life of the World: Toward a Social Ethos of the Orthodox Church published as an official position statement by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Endorsed by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, the New Rome, and All Holy Athos. 




Nationalism is Not Christian by Father Theodore Bobosh of Saint Paul Orthodox Church in the OCA: Orthodox Christian Church in America & regular contributor at OrthoChristian.com. I see this article has been shared on many sites in the Orthodox online world. 




Christian Nationalism [PART ONE], [PART TWO], & [PART THREE] by Father William Olnhausen, of Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church. This blog post has also shared on many other sites, but as with the above, I wanted to share the link to the original. 




Rejoicing in a Nation’s Saints—Without Nationalism by Mother Cornelia, a Russian Orthodox Christian Nun.




Orthodoxy & Nationalism by Dr. Nicholas Sooy of St. Gregory the Theologian Orthodox Church and regular writer in the Orthodox Christian periodical, Jacob's Well, a journal published by the Diocese of New York and New Jersey of the OCA: Orthodox Church in America. 

What articles have you seen about the Orthodox Church's stand on Christian Nationalism, especially the modern movement in the United States of America? 

What's Next?

Deconstructing the ideologies of our current political and religious landscape requires a firm understanding of where we stand today. But to truly understand the 'Scouter' behind these analyses, we have to look back at the precise moment the foundation was laid. It is time to step away from the complexities of the present and return to the formative year that started it all—a journey into the manuals, the mechanics, and the memories of a different era. Join me as we go back to the source: The year was 1985. Little did I know my prayer would be answered 40 years later!