2006-08-30 08:29:27 · 15 answers · asked by Alexandra P 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Tradionally the American flag was to be displayed at all public gatherings.
2006-08-30 08:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
A fine Pastor answered your question this way. Some members quit the congregation; others cheered:
Rev. Gregory Boyd is an Evangelistic Preacher with one of the largest mega churches in the US. Recently, during a televised funding drive this was his opinion on mixing State and Church:
The requests came from church members and visitors alike: with the country at war, please could’t the church hang an American flag in the sanctuary?
After refusing each time, Mr. Boyd finally became fed up, he said. Before the last presidential election, he preached six sermons called “The Cross and the Sword” in which he said the church should steer clear of politics, give up moralizing on sexual issues, stop claiming the United States as a “Christian nation” and stop glorifying American military campaigns.
“When the church wins the culture wars, it inevitably loses,” Mr. Boyd preached. “When it conquers the world, it becomes the world. When you put your trust in the sword, you lose the cross.”
“America wasn’t founded as a theocracy,” he said. “America was founded by people trying to escape theocracies. Never in history have we had a Christian theocracy where it wasn’t bloody and barbaric. That’s why our Constitution wisely put in a separation of church and state."
“I am sorry to tell you,” he continued, “that America is not the light of the world and the hope of the world. The light of the world and the hope of the world is Jesus Christ.”
Well said, WWJD
2006-09-06 09:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because in the United States of America, we have freedom FROM religion. The Bill of Rights states that Congress shall make no law establishing a State religion, so we are free to follow our own faiths, and the churches are proud that they are part of this great land.
2006-09-06 18:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by soxrcat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patriotism.My country's flag is displayed in my church and I never thought it an issue important enough to ask why?Do you have a legitimate issue with this???
2006-09-07 03:09:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ali.D 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the flag is our symbol of our fight 4 freedom 4 ourselves & others in countries that can not protect themselves. our flag should b in & on all american bldgs. 2 show our love 4 our forefathers that fought so hard 2 keep us free. that is why AMERICA IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD.
2006-09-07 05:37:00 · answer #5 · answered by virgo1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the prevalence of nationalistic idolatry in even allegedly monotheistic cults.
2006-09-06 07:03:12 · answer #6 · answered by snowbaal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does the Catholic church have a prayer for our country?
2006-08-30 08:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A church is not owned or run by any governmental entity, as such they can pretty much do what they want, sort of like you.
2006-09-06 13:17:49 · answer #8 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because churches want to run the country.
They steal the flag and put it on their property.
They don't like separation of church and state and want YOU to act, think and believe exactly as they do.
Stay away...........
2006-08-30 08:33:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I agree with Tommy.... the church does want to run the country and other nations as well... think about it they tell you that you have to give them money or you will go to hell... they say that you have to do everything perfectly or you will go to hell... well what if this IS hell?? Think about it..........
2006-09-06 06:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by Katie A 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋