The profound legacy of American Christianity reveals a striking dichotomy: a faith that has historically upheld domination and one that fervently resists it. From the hidden church of the enslaved to Black abolitionism and Indigenous Christian defiance, oppressed communities have seized the Gospel to construct their liberation narrative. As institutional power consolidated in the hands of reactionary forces, an urgent call emerged for believers to reclaim their spiritual heritage and resist Christian nationalism. The challenge lies in forging an organized Christian movement capable of translating faith into collective action that confronts exploitation and promotes social justice, reinvigorating the powerful tradition of liberation Christianity.
When Empire Finds God: The Intercept, The Holy War on Iran and the Rebirth of American Theocracy
A war sold through fear is now preached as destiny, as the language of intelligence gives way to the language of God. Behind the spectacle of evangelical zeal lies a harder truth: Iran sits at the crossroads of global energy and imperial control. At home, the same forces sanctifying war are reshaping society through family... Continue Reading →