Does the American flag belong in church? - Yahoo! News
| Does the American flag belong in church? - Yahoo! News I struggle with this one. I am grateful for the freedoms I have to worship in my country and believe we should pray for and honor our country, especially those who have fought for it's freedoms. Yet I believe the freedoms our country offers are ultimately God given. Maybe a flag does belong in church, but just not in the sanctuary. Perhaps that space should be entirely devoted to God. |
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Beth B said ... (12:09 PM, August 08, 2008) :
post a comment"My house shall be a house of prayer."
I take it that means for everyone, whether American, Canadian, Mexican, Chinese, Sudanese, Greek or Martian.
If any "flag" is to be flown, it should be one which celebrates the True Kingdom and its King, Jesus Christ.
It drives me nuts whenever I see the American flag positioned higher, and in a place of greater honor than that of the "Christian" flag. What is that saying to the world?
Better yet: dispense with all flags and substitute banners, stained glass and artwork celebrating our Lord. May His house be a house of prayer, a sanctuary and a place for unity in the Spirit.