Let’s not confuse patriotism with worship. | SHARPER IRON

Fundamentalism & Evangelicalism

Patriotism

Fourth of July services began shortly after the American Revolution, following on the older tradition of commemorating important moments in the history of Britain with special days of prayer and thanksgiving

Discussion

Bert Perry

Tue, 06/28/16 11:38 am

Amen

Amen

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

Mark_Smith

Tue, 06/28/16 12:24 pm

Let's not confuse legitimate patriotism

with idolatry.

Jim

Tue, 06/28/16 1:07 pm

Cultural touchstones are opportunities to teach

Cultural touchstones are opportunities to teach. Examples:

Mother’s day / Father’s day on the family
Christmas (the Dec 25th event) on the incarnation
Memorial day on sacrifice
4th of July on the Christian & government
Valentines day on real love
Et cetera

Jim's Doctrinal Statement

Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.

(ESV, James 5:9)