![]() She argues that the current brand of Christian nationalism which has come to dominate national politics and family values in recent times, is “more John Wayne than Jesus”. Even if this meant betraying their own moral values.ĭu Mez, an historian at Calvin University, delves into the hypocrisy and disconnect between purported Christian ethics and the rise of sexual abuse, corruption and scandal within the evangelical church. This culminated in the hero worship of Trump who embodied their idea of militant masculinity, as protector and warrior. Mainstream evangelical leaders preached a mutually reinforcing vision of Christian masculinity – of patriarchy and submission, sex and power. But, after you tell us these things, invest in a positive direction for us. A book with such extensive criticism with barely any positive direction is very unhelpful to American religious culture. Whatever you felt about the conference, there is little doubt that a lot of work and a lot of discussion remain as we, the church, consider the miraculous gifts of the. Even so, this would barely touch the surface. John MacArthur’s Strange Fire conference has come and gone and the book will be shipping next week. Over several decades, Hollywood’s icons of strong men portrayed by actors like John Wayne and Mel Gibson in Braveheart, transformed core biblical teachings such as loving one’s neighbors and enemies, with a militant battle cry. Current: Jesus and John Wayne Book Review / March 19, 2021.
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