2006-09-02 19:27:28 · 30 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It seems that is what this administration wants...i.e. patriotism = christianity. I think I am like the majority of the people in the US by saying that could not be further from the truth
2006-09-02 19:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Interesting question. Although it's not synonymous in definition, in America it does hold connection one to the other.
Patriotism is hugely traditional, it emphasizes what made the country "great", and embraces the foundations of one's country. Although America was founded on freedom of religion, the religion of choice in the early days was certainly Christianity. Even the Constitution is based on Christian principles. To be patriotic, that is to celebrate what makes one's own country great, is to embrace all the ideals that went into making the country.
I do believe one can be patriotic and not be Christian. I think it's possible to understand & appreciate how the country came to be, without having been affliated with a particular type of religion.
2006-09-03 02:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by retro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian. I am a Patriot. I was a Patriot before becoming a Christian. You can be one and not the other, or both, or neither.
2006-09-03 02:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by Dawg Vader 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While our founding fathers and all the pilgrims were predominately Christian, we can't forget that this country was founded on religious freedom. All those people came over here to get away from crazy people telling them what they could and couldn't believe, and that is why you and I are here today. Everybody of every religion can definitely be a patriot in the true sense because that's what America came from.
2006-09-03 02:40:16 · answer #4 · answered by Reject187 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, no. The phrase, Under God, in the Pledge of Allegiance wasn't originally in it when it was written in the 1892. It was added in the 50's. So, no, they aren't synonymous, and I am a patriot, but not a Christian.
2006-09-03 02:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Daemon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
patriot and christian are not the same thing, unless you are talking about the patriots of the Army of The Lord.
i served for over twenty years, in the army, and knew many hardcore patriots that were sworn to the u.s.a. and it's constitution but were atheists, a few buddhists, many jews, a bunch of muslim and even one who worshipped the norse god, odin.
and yes, these men were true patriots. they killed and some were killed upholding the values of the u.s.a., although they were not christian.
-eagle
2006-09-03 02:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by eaglemyrick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm definately NOT christian or any other religion for that matter and even though I don't agree with biitch azz bush's policies and actions(same as some prior presidents) I'm still very much a patriot and would fight for my country. Just cause we got some religous whackos don't mean I would rather live in some third world shiit hole
2006-09-03 02:31:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not synonamous at all. They are two different concepts, and yes you can certainly be a patriot without being Christian, as much as you can be a Christian and not a patriot.
2006-09-03 02:29:09 · answer #8 · answered by dreamcatweaver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patriotic = Brave
Christianity = Stupid
So Patriotic is not equal to Christianity
2006-09-03 02:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by R G 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Of course you can be a non Christian patriot.I'm a Christian and served in the Army in the early 70s with several Buddahists and Muslims who would fight and die for this country,sorry and Max Cohen,Jewish.Now days I'd be a little nervous to serve with a Muslim in a Muslim fight until he proved himself to tell you the truth.And you can even be a Democrat(LOL)
2006-09-03 02:35:12 · answer #10 · answered by AngelsFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋