Americolatry

September 22nd, 2010 | 1 min read

Over at Patheos, T imothy Dalrymple has posted a series of questions for Christians to think through regarding our concern and veneration of America. His questions are deserving of a response, not only because they are well-stated, but because deciphering the proper responses will chart a course for more cooler-headed conservatism, and more importantly, an idolatry-free Christianity.

Andrew Walker

Andrew T. Walker is an Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Politics

Americolatry

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