Confusion of Tongues: Christian Discipleship and the Problem of Patriotism |
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| Authors: | Ryan LaMothe |
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| Affiliation: | (1) St. Meinrad School of Theology, 200 Hill Drive, St., Meinrad, IN 47577, USA |
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| Abstract: | This article addresses the dynamics of faith manifested in Christian discipleship and patriotism. Exploration of the dynamics of faith, whether in Christian or patriotic discipleship, involves identifying the nature of the object of devotion and concomitant expectations of one’s relationship vis-à-vis the object. From this exploration, various contradictions between Christian and patriotic discipleship are identified. To resolve cognitive dissonance or smooth over contradictions, Christian patriots employ several psychosocial strategies, namely, merger, weak dissociation, rationalization, and denial. |
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| Keywords: | Patriotism Faith Defenses Discipleship |
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