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Category Archives: Nationalism
Decoding Christian Nationalism
Every organism acts on its environment, often for its own benefit and often against the benefit of other organisms. Why would Christians not act like other organisms? Why would they be more passive than earthworms, lemon ants, beavers and the … Continue reading
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Advanced Introduction to Nationalism
Liah Greenfeld writes in this 2016 book: * The worth of the nation—the psychological gratification afforded by national identity and therefore its importance—is related to the experience of dignity by wide and ever widening sectors of humanity. The remarkable quality … Continue reading
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Nationalism and the Mind: Essays on Modern Culture
Here are excerpts from Liah Greenfeld’s essay on nationalism and religion published in this 2006 collection: * Both essentially secular nationalism and the transcendental religions are ways to interpret – that is, invest with meaning – otherwise meaningless reality, providing … Continue reading
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Nationalism: A Short History
Liah Greenfeld writes in this 2019 book: * [W]hen it comes to our core ideals of equality and respect owed to every human being, a mere suggestion that these ideals may be denied arouses our wrath. We firmly believe that … Continue reading
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Mind, Modernity, Madness: The Impact of Culture on Human Experience
Here are some highlights from this 2013 book by sociologist Liah Greenfeld: * finding oneself bombarded by contradictory cultural messages and overwhelmed with choices is an exceedingly and increasingly common modern experience. It is, therefore, not surprising that the period … Continue reading
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