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Let’s not confuse patriotism with worship.

By Jim on Mon, 06/27/16
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

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Bert Perry

NewAmen

Tue, 06/28/16

Amen

Aspiring to be a stick in the mud.

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Mark_Smith

NewLet's not confuse legitimate patriotism

Tue, 06/28/16

with idolatry.

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Jim

NewCultural touchstones are opportunities to teach

Tue, 06/28/16

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

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