Book Event: In Defense of Christian Patriotism with author, Daniel Darling

Debates over the role of religion in American politics date back to before the American founding. But what of the relationship between faith and American citizenship? In his deeply-researched and thoughtful new book, In Defense of Christian Patriotism, author Daniel Darling (Director, Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary), argues that civic participation out of a love of country has been, and should continue to be an important part of one's Christian witness.

Described by noted historian Thomas S. Kidd as "a road map for those who seek a route out of the sound and fury of America's culture wars," In Defense of Christian Patriotism, reminds us of the longstanding traditions of faithful civic engagement, as it outlines recent data on Christians serving in fields ranging from poverty alleviation to addiction recovery. 

Speaker: Daniel Darling

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and thought leader. He currently serves as the director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and assistant professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. Dan has served in a variety of senior executive positions, including eight years as vice president of Communications at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, where he is now a research fellow. He has also pastored churches in Illinois and Tennessee. He is also a columnist for World and a contributor to USA Today.