Christian Patriotism - How Far Is Too Far?

[justbyfaith]

How would you go about resting a gov't like that of the US on Christ's shoulders?

It already rests upon His shoulders without any of our help (Isaiah 9:6-7).

 

[BarneyFife]

It already rests upon His shoulders without any of our help (Isaiah 9:6-7).

Sorry but that's a dodge. I think you know what I meant.

 

[Dcopymope]

How far is too far? Well, when you identify your belief in God with a political party, or you tie your very own identity to a party or a nation, like many white evangelical Christians do, there is no limit. If I want to spread feces and urine all over the wall and floors of the US Capital building in the name of "God and Country", dressed like a Viking warrior carrying a spear and a confederate flag, the literal flag of an enemy nation, so be it. That's "Christian patriotism"....I guess.

 

[Addy]

How far is too far? Well, when you identify your belief in God with a political party, there is no limit. If I want to spread feces and urine all over the wall and floors of the US Capital building in the name of "God and Country", dressed like a Viking warrior carrying a spear and a confederate flag, the literal flag of an enemy nation, so be it. That's "Christian patriotism"....I guess.

Good morning to you... Are you always this charming??

 

[Dcopymope]

Good morning to you... Are you always this charming??

Yes, just ask around, I'm a rather old member. I haven't spent much time here lately because I find this place quite vexing. But I figured now is the time to give this website the time of day again.

 

[BarneyFife]

How far is too far? Well, when you identify your belief in God with a political party, or you tie your very own identity to a party or a nation, like many white evangelical Christians do, there is no limit. If I want to spread feces and urine all over the wall and floors of the US Capital building in the name of "God and Country", dressed like a Viking warrior carrying a spear and a confederate flag, the literal flag of an enemy nation, so be it. That's "Christian patriotism"....I guess.

What does race have to do with the question?

 

[Dcopymope]

What does race have to do with the question?

What country are we talking about here? If its AmeriKKKa, then it always has something to do with race. This country was built on the concept of one race prospering off the backs of another. It is the only reason it continues to exist as is. People just like to pretend otherwise.

 

[Addy]

What country are we talking about here? If its AmeriKKKa, then it always has something to do with race. This country was built on the concept of one race prospering off the backs of another. It is the only reason it continues to exist as is. People just like to pretend otherwise.

LOL @ your ceaseless ability to point out America's prejudice ( AmeriKKKa )... well done... however... I doubt that you will gain sympathy or even be believed. People seem to prefer denial. Glad to see you have come out of the woodwork for such a time as this.

 

[Dcopymope]

LOL @ your ceaseless ability to point out America's prejudice ( AmeriKKKa )... well done... however... I doubt that you will gain sympathy or even be believed. People seem to prefer denial. Glad to see you have come out of the woodwork for such a time as this.

Wait, so you think I'm looking for "sympathy" from you people...of all the people on the face of the earth? I don't need your sympathy. I know exactly who I and my people really are now, and I know that God will regather his people to their rightful place in Jerusalem when the time comes. So what I'd do if I were a "Christian patriot" gentile, is take my "sympathy" and smear it all over the walls and floor of "my" nations capital building....dressed like a buffoon. ;)

 

[Addy]

Wait, so you think I'm looking for "sympathy" from you people...of all the people on the face of the earth? I don't need your sympathy. I know exactly who I and my people really are now, and I know that God will regather his people to their rightful place in Jerusalem when the time comes. So what I'd do if I were a "Christian patriot" gentile, is take my "sympathy" and smear it all over the walls and floor of "my" nations capital building....dressed like a buffoon. ;)

If you would have read my words carefully... you would have realized that I was agreeing with you... but also reflecting that most will not. I am done with arguing and/or defending my words on these forums... It is a waste of time... not to mention exhausting... and like you ... quiet honestly I don't care what others think or believe. That makes it very difficult to tolerate the RUDE and ARROGANT ones. I had my say yesterday... and now today... it's time for me to move on. Bless you.

 

[Dcopymope]

If you would have read my words carefully... you would have realized that I was agreeing with you... but also reflecting that most will not. I am done with arguing and/or defending my words on these forums... It is a waste of time... not to mention exhausting... and like you ... quiet honestly I don't care what others think or believe. That makes it very difficult to tolerate the RUDE and ARROGANT ones. I had my say yesterday... and now today... it's time for me to move on. Bless you.

:)My statement wasn't even really directed towards you per se, but all here, who clearly think they are the salt of the earth, doing the world a favor, spreading their "Christian patriotism". It triggers me.

 

[Addy]

My statement wasn't even really directed towards you per se, but all here, who clearly think they are the salt of the earth, doing the world a favor, spreading their "Christian patriotism". It triggers me.

Yeah... I see that... and I do not desire to be part of that. Anyways... like I said... I have had my day... and now it's time for me to move on.

 

[aspen]

Great thread and a lot of good posts. Nice to see you Dcopymope and nice to meet you adoration.

unfortunately, the mixing of American Christianity and patriotism was first promoted by Billy Graham - if he could do it all over again, I think he would never have paired the two concepts

 

[Addy]

You don't fool me as to what you are up to here on this forum. Eventually, those in Christ Jesus here will also know you are a fake. Welcome to my Ignore list, BarnyFife (what a joke, since the real Barny Fife on the Andy Griffin show was an American Patriot!).

Can you please add me to your ignore list too ????

 

[JohnDB]

Actually it was Reagan who did that with his campaigning...

 

[Davy]

How far is too far? Well, when you identify your belief in God with a political party, or you tie your very own identity to a party or a nation, like many white evangelical Christians do, there is no limit. If I want to spread feces and urine all over the wall and floors of the US Capital building in the name of "God and Country", dressed like a Viking warrior carrying a spear and a confederate flag, the literal flag of an enemy nation, so be it. That's "Christian patriotism"....I guess.

In reality blaming those acts on patriots is a big flat LIE, as has already been shown by arrests of anarchists involved in that incident. So all you are doing is throwing false fuel into the fire, nothing but propaganda from the Leftists.

 

[Davy]

Can you please add me to your ignore list too ????

NO PROBLEM, DONE!

 

[Truman]

I support what I believe God is doing...in this case, Donald J. Trump. :)

 

[Davy]

What country are we talking about here? If its AmeriKKKa, then it always has something to do with race. This country was built on the concept of one race prospering off the backs of another. It is the only reason it continues to exist as is. People just like to pretend otherwise.

More propaganda against the American people.

 

[Davy]

Great thread and a lot of good posts. Nice to see you Dcopymope and nice to meet you adoration.

unfortunately, the mixing of American Christianity and patriotism was first promoted by Billy Graham - if he could do it all over again, I think he would never have paired the two concepts

Another ignorant post by Leftists who wouldn't know how to fight their way out of a paper bag.

The Billy Graham idea is truly funny! That more of how Leftists use targets when trying to condemn Christian principles and ideals. I mean weren't the U.S. founders Christians too with Christian principles involving the establishing of the United States of America? Yes, of course they were, which long... pre-dates Billy Graham's time!

So why would a Leftist bring up a smear slander against Billy Graham??

Do you really not know why brethren?

If it walks like duck, talks like a duck, it probably is a duck. If it spews Leftist-Communist idealism, it probably is Leftist-Communist idealism.