US Presbyterian Church (PCA) Internal Debate on Christian Nationalism
Key Questions
What action did the PCA take on Christian nationalism at its June assembly?
The Presbyterian Church in America advanced a formal report denouncing Christian nationalism and racism by vote. Floor debate revealed divisions over whether the language was too vague or needed greater clarity.
Who is pushing back against the PCA report and why?
Figures like Stephen Wolfe, Garris, and McGowan argue for older Reformed views on church-state relations and claim modern liberalism is being imposed. They are launching a book counter-offensive, with key tension around conflating Christian nationalism and kinism.
How does this PCA debate relate to other contexts?
It mirrors internal conflicts in the UK over similar issues and offers a comparative case for observers. The debate reflects wider tensions in evangelical circles about the role of faith in politics.
The PCA advanced a formal report denouncing Christian nationalism and racism at its June 24 assembly vote. Floor debate revealed a split over 'vague accusations' vs. need for clarity. Pushback from figures like Stephen Wolfe, Garris, and McGowan argues for older Reformed views on church-state relations, with claims that 'modern liberalism' is being imposed and a book counter-offensive underway. The conflation of Christian nationalism and kinism is a key tension point, mirroring UK infighting. This offers a comparative case for UK observers.