Tent Talks with Dr Stephen Backhouse

David A. Ritchie on the origins of nationalism and naming our idols

Episode Summary

David A. Ritchie is a pastor from Amarillo, Texas and the author of Why Do the Nations Rage: the demonic origin of nationalism and he joins us in the tent to discuss how nationalism—in whatever form it takes—creates a competing religion and way of life that demands our allegiance over following after Jesus. Our conversation relates this to gun control and America's blindness to violence as well as how a people's nationalism often manifests itself in idols they are unable to see.

Episode Notes

David A. Ritchie is a pastor from Amarillo, Texas and the author of Why Do the Nations Rage: the demonic origin of nationalism and he joins us in the tent to discuss how nationalism—in whatever form it takes—creates a competing religion and way of life that demands our allegiance over following after Jesus. Our conversation relates this to gun control and America's blindness to violence as well as how a people's nationalism often manifests itself in idols they are unable to see.

You can find more out about David A. Ritche at his website or interact with him on Twitter.

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