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Drew Strait

Drew J. Strait is Associate Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary in Elkhart, IN. Strait writes on political idolatry in early Christianity and is the author of, Strange Worship: A Guide for Resisting Christian Nationalism with the Way of Jesus (Wipf & Stock, 2024). Strait resides in South Bend, IN with his wife and three kids.

Essays

The Woman Who Changed Jesus’ Mind About Dehumanizing Immigrants 

All human beings (including me) are capable of dehumanizing others. Moreover, all dehumanizers (including Jesus) can change their minds.

Christian Nationalism’s Superstition Problem

Christian nationalism is a form of superstition. It is superstitious because, instead of appealing to the God of all nations, it appeals to a culturally fabricated God for cultural privilege, power, and benefits.