Why the 'Christian nationalism' discussion is so divisive

Jake Owen  |  Comment
Date posted:  9 Mar 2026
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Why the 'Christian nationalism' discussion is so divisive

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A few years ago, I would rarely hear the concept of “Christian nationalism” discussed in a British context.

Aside from a passing mention by a speaker I heard in 2023 whilst at Forum - the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) summer gathering of students - the term's use was confined to American discourse on American phenomena, such as the 6 January Capitol riots and the theonomic propositions of Presbyterian pastor Doug Wilson.

Now it is rare I go a week without encountering at least one article published by Britain’s Christian media featuring “Christian nationalism” in the title.

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