Some observations on Glenn Beck, American Christianity, and the Christian gospel after this pass weekends hoopla:

- Numerous leaders of “Christian” churches willingly gave the mantel of returning America back to God to Glenn Beck who is a mormon.

- On the anniversary and location of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech hundreds of thousands gathered to “Restore Honor.” I’m wondering if Native Americans and African Americans would celebrate the former honor of America.

-  Many are confusing American nationalism for Christian revival.

- Many confuse Christian values for American conservative values.

It’s sad to see so many Christians embrace political ideology over the historical Christian faith. This will further marginalize the American church and cloud the thinking of young evangelicals who want to love and follow Jesus but reject certain right leaning beliefs. Furthermore, as a Christian my desire is to see people embrace Jesus not a political movement and by aligning with polarizing figures we’re often pushing non-Christians away rather than bringing them near. American Christianity does not equal the Christian gospel!

For more thoughts read Russell Moore’s God, the Gospel, and Glenn Beck.