Listen to the working class before you diagnose patriotism as idolatry

Listen to the working class before you diagnose patriotism as idolatry

29 Sep, 2026 • 6 min read

Why are working-class people turning to populists? Could it be that churches have failed to listen before they started lecturing?

Ian Williamson

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