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“I suspect the next 10 years will be years of turmoil and hardship the globe over, and with that will come a surge in a certain kind of American patriotism. Therefore, American Christians will be challenged to remember where our true fealty lies. I’m not saying there’s no place for patriotism. But Christians are people whose first allegiance cannot be to a nation-state, not to any nation-state. Increased geopolitical tension may tempt us to forget that.”

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Lauren F. Winner
Lauren F. Winner

Lauren F. Winner is an American author born on October 13, 1976. Her works primarily focus on religion, literature, and theology, known for her profound insights and elegant writing style. more

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