My dear brothers and sisters who happen to live on the other side of the pond will be celebrating their Independence Day. Of course Will Smith won’t be defeating aliens to give the President a chance t talk about those values that makes America so great, but I can imagine a fair few proud Americans with chests thrust forward and the odd tear in their eye still thinking God bless America.
I in no way wish to put any sort of dampener on those celebrations, after all for a lot of people on this side they’ve had their patriotic flames given a good douse of fuel with Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Some people are proud to be black, some are proud to be British, some are proud to be homosexual, some are proud to be Arsenal supporters, some are proud to be Democrats, some are proud to be Conservatives.
On a day like this though, as nationalistic fervours are raised, for the Christian there is that nagging issue – to whom do we truly pledge our allegiance? Is it consistent with the truly religious ceremony and circumstance attributed to one’s nationality/social status/gender/sexuality/political affiliation. King Arthur draws attention to it brilliantly in this article on the flag.
While others draw strength from reciting a pledge to a flag and a country, or wishing an empire to continue its rule, how does the disciple of Jesus Christ express her trust in Christ and His Kingdom? It’s a talking point.
For His Name’s Sake
Shalom
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In fairness. given the state of of our public education system, there are probably a lot of people who think they have today off in celebration of Will Smith’s victory over the aliens.
In fairness given the perceived state of education systems on both sides of the pond I’m surprised people still think the 4th of July is important in the history of America. And am sure with one thing or another someone probably thinks we celebrate world independence day after Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones saved the world from aliens whilst wearing suits in the opposite to white.