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Seniors for Peace to discuss dangers of Christian nationalism
Orange County chapter president of Americans United for Separation of Church and State to speak at Seniors for Peace meeting
Published on Feb. 5, 2026
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Seniors for Peace will host a meeting on February 5th at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 1 to discuss the dangers of Christian nationalism. The guest speaker will be Dr. Jeremy Cohen, president of the Orange County chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, who will explain how Christian nationalism represents a threat to the constitutional guarantee of separation of church and state.
Why it matters
Christian nationalism is a political ideology that seeks to merge Christian and American identities, which can distort both the Christian faith and America's constitutional democracy. This poses a threat to the freedom of religion and belief that is protected by the First Amendment.
The details
The meeting will feature a presentation by Dr. Jeremy Cohen, a retired professor of developmental and social psychology who specialized in special needs education. Cohen taught at the University of California Irvine and the Orange County California Department of Education for 32 years. He will discuss how Christian nationalism is distinct from Christianity and how it undermines the separation of church and state.
- The Seniors for Peace meeting will take place on February 5, 2026 at 2 p.m.
The players
Seniors for Peace
A community group that meets to discuss political and social issues.
Dr. Jeremy Cohen
President of the Orange County chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, and a retired professor of developmental and social psychology.
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
A nonprofit organization that advocates for the separation of church and state as guaranteed by the First Amendment.
What they’re saying
“Christian nationalism is not the same as Christianity but rather a political ideology that seeks to merge Christian and American identities, distorting both the Christian faith and America's constitutional democracy.”
— Dr. Jeremy Cohen, President, Orange County chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State (lwweekly.com)
What’s next
The Seniors for Peace meeting is open to the public, and attendees are welcome to come as early as 1:45 p.m. to socialize and enjoy refreshments.
The takeaway
This event highlights the ongoing debate over the role of religion in American politics and the importance of upholding the separation of church and state as a fundamental principle of the U.S. Constitution.
