Series on Christian Nationalism
Faithful, Courageous, and Practical Conversations
Christian nationalism is an ideology that seeks to merge Christian and American identities. It suggests that to be a “true” American, one must be Christian in a particular way—often white, conservative, and politically aligned with nationalist values. It confuses loyalty to God with loyalty to country, and uses religious language to justify systems of power, racial exclusion, and cultural dominance. This is not the same as patriotism, nor is it about expressions of personal faith in public life. Rather, Christian nationalism insists on a narrow, state-supported expression of religion that marginalizes others and undermines core Christian values such as compassion, justice, and humility.
As part of our commitment to dismantling systemic injustice and affirming the image of God in every person, the Committee on Representation and Diversity (CORD) of the Presbytery of the Miami Valley is hosting a series of events that will engage pastors, congregations, and local leaders in faithful, courageous, and practical conversations around this critical issue.
Teach the Teachers Event on Zoom
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
This event is for for Teaching and Ruling Elders and will be led by Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz, author of Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters.
This session will help equip our church leaders with definitions of Christian Nationalism, the theological streams and heresies often intertwined with it, and strategies for preaching and leading Bible studies or other conversations on this topic. Registration information will be coming soon.
Unmasking Christian Nationalism:
Faithful Witness in the Face of Exclusion and Harm
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00-4;00 PM
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Springboro and online
This event is for anyone involved in our community of congregations in the PMV and will be led by the Rev. Marciana Bain and Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz.
Listen in to a conversation between these two friends and colleagues and bring your own questions and concerns as they help us explore and reflect on what Christian Nationalism is, what it isn’t, how it operates and harms, and how any and all disciples can learn and respond faithfully. Watch for registration information coming soon.
Looking ahead to April 2026
Exploring Faithful Direct Action and Resistance to Christian Nationalism, a community event.
