What do you identify yourself with?

Question

I heard of a survey in the U.K. that asked Muslims if they identify themselves as Muslim or British first. I don't remember the exact number, but I think the majority said Muslim. So I ask you guys: Are you a Christian/Muslim/Jew/ etc. first, or an American first?
If you don't mind, state your religion please.

Answer 1

Atheist, American!

Answer 2

I'm Pagan. While I may disagree at times with the laws and actions of our government, change will come through due process. Either the legislature or the judicial system will make the appropriate changes. What I can't understand is this: If Christians put God before country, then why are so many of them so super-patriotic. Why should this country and its symbols mean anything to a Christian who puts God first? I'll post this as a question for answers.

Answer 3

I detect myself in yet otherwise for diverse human beings. i became a psychologist, am now retired ... i'm a mom, a grandmother, and characteristic been a cat breeder, a rodent breeder (all sorts) and a canines coach ... also a specialist gardener, a instructor/prepare, a specialist carpet cleanser, the owner of quite a few 'small agencies' inclusive of the most extreme priced housework company in an 'extreme priced' city to stay in. i'm also pleasant yet do not invite human beings 'over' to my domicile, i'm luckily married to a guy who's likewise my stunning pal, better 0.5, lover, and playmate. i'm older, youthful, fatter, thinner ... than others, depending. I easily have 'severe coronary heart ailment' and severe rheumatoid arthritis, plus different well being issues, yet am also 'fit' than maximum persons. i'm regularly Irish, slightly Welsh, have a 'very French' very last call yet am married to a guy who's basically '0.5 French' with Scot, Irish, and English blood ... and regularly i'm 'lengthy winded' yet write properly adequate that maximum persons discover interpreting issues I write with tremendous pastime ... noticeably my 'love memories' (all of that are 'authentic' even at the same time as they seem 'very diverse' in accordance to what i'm saying). i'm ME!

Answer 4

Christian first, Canadian a distant and receding second...
It isn't that Christianity makes me less patriotic, though I am wary of my nation being an idol to me, it is simply that Christians are called to regard earth as a temporary home, one that we should be thankful for and take good care of but still a temporary home.

I too have been disillusioned by my country, its leaders and people yet I still care about Canada which I regard as a blessing to live in.

Answer 5

I am a Messianic Christian FIRST as ultimately I am accountable to God, no matter where my body dwells I am committed to following and obeying the statutes and standards that God has given. I am American second and according to God's word, unless it goes directly against God, I will obey the laws of the land

Answer 6

I am a Christian who is also an American.

Answer 7

I am me...

I am Christian: British: Male: Straight: Single: Dad: Grandad: Boss: Security: etc... How & with what I identify myself with... depends on who, or what is being asked at the time!!

Answer 8

I'm an atheist before I'm an American. I'd rather not be an American at all, with the way the country is going.

Answer 9

I am an American first.
I simply embrace the Catholic tradition at this time....I am married to a Jewish man and consider myself a born-again Bible believing Christian....so....my politics are separate from my religion(s).

Answer 10

It depends on the context. I'm a student of Buddhism and Australian, but I think I get more of a sense of who I am by my actions and achievements, which is probably quite superficial.