God and Country
Mercer University professor David Gushee offers thoughts on the church and July 4.
Visiting family last weekend, I experienced a classic “God and country” service at a large SBC church. There was a day when I would have been outraged by such a service on theological grounds. This particular day left me more analytical. These reflections are offered especially for everyone who will plan or experience a patriotic July 4th service this weekend.Read the whole thing for the lessons Gushee drew from that observance.