Christians can oppose nationalism by serving rather than leading the marginalized.

Evidence

We can follow Jesus faithfully and oppose the quest for power inherent to Christian nationalism by placing ourselves alongside the marginalized—not to lead but to fall in line, follow, and serve others. Christians can provide a prophetic witness to those in positions of authority. We can demand they use their power to ensure that all Americans have equal access to our democratic systems, economic and educational opportunity, and the social safety net. The examples of Dr. King, others who participated in the civil rights movement, and the Poor People’s Campaign of today show us a new way forward. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 328

Categorization

• DEFINE: Spells out the positive alternative to nationalism’s power-over model: solidarity rather than leadership over the marginalized.
• XREF: connects to: Winning the culture for Christ is not in the gospel’s mandate — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 109; Empire alignment is a theological crux that should trouble Christians. — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 274; Paulines frame Christian struggle as against oppressive systems, not people — Andrew L. Whitehead, American Idolatry, 753 (+5 more)