byFaith: The Magazine of the Presbyterian Church in America - The limits of patriotism explored

The Limits of Patriotism By Chris Hutchinson As Bible-believing Christians, we should clearly stand against violence in all its malicious forms, whether it's abortion, sex-change surgeries on minors, or political violence. READ NOW

The Faithful Patriot By Jennifer Patterson Patriotic gratitude recognizes the many blessings we enjoy in this country. Too often we can take for granted these benefits, as well as those who served and sacrificed to secure them. READ NOW Patriotism and the Minority Experience By Howard Brown As an American and a Christian, I am committed to my country because I believe there is yet more justice and righteousness to be delivered to and through God's Black sons and daughters here. READ NOW Patriotism and American Presbyterian History By Peter Lillback The Presbyterian tradition of patriotism is underscored not only by our remarkable early patriotic history in America, but by Presbyterians’ continuing service for our nation begun by our forebears. READ NOW Patriotism and the Pastor By Rob Pacienza The pastor must help his church avoid two temptations—the misguided view that the church isn’t political and the dangerous temptation to conflate church and state. READ NOW

AROUND THE WEB Amid Turmoil, Haiti Finds Hope A Haitian pastor shares why Haiti is struggling, how its churches are doing, and how he prays for his country these days. Rev. John Chung Named Vice President of Enrollment Covenant Theological Seminary is pleased to announce that Rev. John Chung (MDiv ’09) was recently named Vice President of Enrollment. Strategic Plan Guides Seminary’s Efforts to Train Next Generation of Church Leaders The new strategic plan aims to further advance the Seminary’s theological training mission and steward well its relationship with our denomination and partners in the face of rapidly changing social, economic, and educational dynamics and demographics. Beware Social Myths Why Memes Offer Symbol Over Substance in the Culture Wars FOLLOW  |  DONATE  |  DAILY DEVOTIONAL