Christ or Nation? Paul Miller, Jeff Shafer, Tim Harmon, Douglas Wilson – Disputatio 2024-25
“On this participating disputatio session, Dr. Paul Miller critiques Christian nationalism in a vigorous debate that includes responses from Dr. Jeff Shafer, Dr. Tim Harmon, and Doug Wilson. Dr. Miller defines Christian nationalism as the idea that America must be ruled as a Christian nation, cautioning towards the risks of conflating church and state. He emphasizes the dangers of inserting undue belief in governmental authority, highlighting the potential for incompetence and malice in political leaders.
Dr. Shafer responds by difficult Dr. Miller’s name for neutrality, arguing that Christians should actively promote their beliefs within the public sq.. Dr. Harmon explores the implications of governance below pure legislation, emphasizing the significance of ethical readability in political engagement. In the meantime, Doug Wilson raises considerations concerning the penalties of a purely impartial stance, questioning whether or not it successfully addresses the challenges confronted by Christian communities as we speak.” from the video introduction
