Are we Americans first or religious first..Im a Veteran from vietnam so dont do that part?

Question

yeah but we can be honest.There is no Ameracan yahoo answers.

Answer 1

American first

Answer 2

I suppose that the answer to your question is very individual.

In my religion we have 13 Articles of Faith that we follow. Let me say at the on set Article One proclaims that we believe in God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost.

Article 12 proclaims..."We beleive in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring and sustaining the law."

Fundementally it means that we follow the US Constitution and the laws of the land. Sort of like rendering unto Caerar....but not in the monetary sense (OK, we do still pay taxes!). But in the final analysis we believe and follow God's word before any other.

I served in the army after receiving my commission in the field artillery in 1976. Also, I recently returned from 18 months in Iraq working with the troops in Baghdad, Kirkuk, Tikrit, Mosul, Taji, Balad, Ar Ramadi and my favorite; Mahmudiyh. I stopped counting after the 35th mortar attack, the 2nd rocket attack and only traveled in 50 convoys. We were hit by IED 7 times during those convoys and we lost 12 people. Most were civilian truck drivers but we lost 3 US soliders during 2 of the 3 convoys I went on to Abu Ghurayb.

Sorry, the best answer I can give you is that as it pertains to me....I am a religious American. And like you...I have placed my live on the line. Also I think you'll understand and believe that I didn't take the job in Iraq just for the $$$ (I have had jobs in the US that paid a similar amount). I took it because as a veteran I still feel the sense of duty only those of us who have served know.

Thank you for your service and may God bless America and protect our service members.

PS to everestmichael... you speak of hypocritical Christians, Pro-War, America first and that we think others (religions & nationalities?) are not important or relevant...

My guess is that you have never visited let alone lived in an Arab or middle-eastern country;would that be an accurate assumption? As you may know, Muslims (the predominate religion in the region) believe that the only true religion is the Muslim religion and that all non-belivers are infidels and should,correction, must be put to death. Also, these countries (fully within their rights) do not allow any other religions to allow their missionaries (Christians, Jewish, Buddist,etc.) into their counties. Why do you think that is? Possibaly fear that their citizens might abandon the Islamic religion? What is that called? Oh yes, religious intolerance or bigotry!

As to Pro-War...the preponderance of these Islamic contries have been at war for at least the past 2000 years. They combat at the tribal, village, family, state & national levels, religious sects (Kurd, Shia, etc.) and heaven knows how many other factions. Why do you think that is?

To rearticulate the original question....are the peoples of this region (Iraq's, Kuwaiti's, Yememi, Saudi Arabians, those from Qatar, Oman, UAE, etc.) countrymen first or religious first?

Answer 3

I hate to sound judgemental, but I would bet most who we would all recognize as American first (wrapped in the flag/worshipping the flag) tend to be the most likely to label themselves Christians. The evidence I present is the dynamics of the immigration/illegals debate, NAFTA opposition, Anti-Gay equality/rights activism, Pro-war sentiment. These folks see the world as Americans first and everyone else not as important or relevant.

It is hypocritical that many self- labeled Christians tend to be very judgemental and don't value all humans equally

Answer 4

I would say that the faithful are religious first. Faith is our personal relationship to whatever higher state and being American is our relationship with fellow citizens. If America ended tommorrow, the faithful would still have religion.

Answer 5

it's not fair to make people choose the best because religion is such a big part of some peoples lives and not in others.

Answer 6

Its suppose to be "One nation, under God" (whoever your God may be), but yet we're not allowed to speak the G word anymore. So I would say it should be religion first, nation second.

Answer 7

Not everyone here is American so your use of 'we' in asking your question is quite arrogant of you, don't you think?

Answer 8

im me first