Christian Political Theology in Polarized Times

In the face of rising political extremism, cultural polarization, and religious diminution across Europe and the US, how ought Christian communities in Europe embody a prophetic, hopeful witness—especially alongside the military conflict in Ukraine, mass migration, and populist movements gaining traction? How does a distinctly Christian approach to covenantal pluralism and hospitality “welcome the stranger,” in contrast to nativist dynamics that are rapidly shifting cultural norms and even demography? Could a richer, more historically rooted political theology help leaders cultivate renewal—even in divided times?

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