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Election seasons come and go, but deeper questions persist: What does Christian citizenship actually look like? Where does national loyalty end and idolatry begin?Two compelling titles from Lee C. Camp and. . .
Election seasons come and go, but deeper questions persist: What does Christian citizenship actually look like? Where does national loyalty end and idolatry begin?Two compelling titles from Lee C. Camp and Wes Crawford push past the usual left-right divide to ask what faithful political witness demands of American Christians right now. Be sure to check out our timely backlisted books below too. Scandalous Witness: A Little Political Manifesto for Christiansby Lee C. CampA bold challenge to American Christians both on the right and the leftNow in paperback with a new preface!In the United States, Christian identity is in moral and political crisis because of the many ways in which it has been coopted and misrepresented. Addressing this painful reality, Lee Camp argues that the cause of the crisis is “our failure to rightly understand what Christianity is. ”“A must read in a world in which Christianity has become either a bedfellow of political parties or an isolated, private practice. ”—BookPageOne Nation over Godby Wes CrawfordFor American Christians, what is the right relationship between spiritual identity and national identity?Crawford reveals how national devotion has grown into something resembling a civil religion. From standing for the national anthem at ballgames to treating the Constitution like holy writ, Americans often blur the line between love of God and devotion to country. “One Nation over Godis an important, even prophetic book. Read it carefully and prayerfully, as our futures will be shaped by the truths shared in this timely work. ”—Michael O. Emerson, coauthor ofDivided by FaithWant to keep reading? Explore our full catalog here.