How can "Christians" justify the flying of the Rebel Flag?

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Or wearing apparel with that printed on? What about persons of other races who share your Christian beliefs and you fellowship with? What about their perception and feelings?

Larry, that's a foul attitude. Then, if you see an African American wearing a "Black Power" Marcus Garvey tee shirt you'll be upset at the same time...right? Give me a break. It's all about HATRED. Yall need to give it up.

Halambra...Can you read? Please try to read first before making sweeping generalizations. Thanks.

No thanks Lauren. As an educated black "Southerner" by blood I know my history and I will pass on your theory. Good luck with that sentiment anyways.

Liberty...congrats! You are the first person I have ever reported. Blacks should still be slaves? "It's too bad they won"??? Yeah, that's unacceptable.

Answer 1

Most people who love the Confederate flag see flying it as an expression of their love for their ancestry, and the area of the U.S. they are from.

Of course, they must realize (like you are implying) that this flag means much more than that. The flag became popular during the Civil Rights Movement, as a way to stand up against the radical ideas that said all people should have a right to vote (!) and receive equal protection under the law.

So, is it possible to be a loving Christian and also love the Confederate flag? Not sure, but when I see the flag, I feel the same thing I feel when someone says the "n word"...disgust.

Answer 2

I really don't see the point of justifying anything about the Rebel flag, in this day's and time, because God presence was at all times within the Rebels> Robert E. Lee, was seeing as A God by many, specially Jackson, and at the time for some reason Lincoln offer him the command of the North troops first than anyone else, though Lee's principals and Love to the South didn't let him take command of the North, just that point should tell you that even though he deny his commission with the American Government of the time, he wasn't a Devil. is this is about racism, you should know that the Civil ward wasn't because Black and white, but mainly Lincolns strategies to gain more sympathizers. I do care about peoples perception and fillings, ...and, that is why I'm trying to point to you, to learn about the real causes of the Ward, and you can make a better idea off, the reasons and its results finally let me said this, freedom from one man to another, isn't so what will may seam to be, there is were your sense of perception may be wrong or just perhaps? a bit confuse??. Also Robert E. lee, was a direct descendant from the English royalty, at the time his Grandfather, from his Mother side, was the tax collector for the Queen, so how come of this abnormalities?,<

Answer 3

There's nothing specifically anti-Christian about the Confederate flag. Christ himself implied a tacit support for the institution of keeping slaves by saying that masters should treat their slaves well.

Furthermore, I don't think anyone has made the claim that they are displaying the Confederate flag as a sign that they want to bring slavery back. There was just as much racism under the Union flag.

I understand why black people would be offended by seeing white rednecks wearing the Confederate flag so prominently. I don't see how this is a religious matter in any way, though it is understandably sensitive. Trust me when I say these people are not thinking about how great it was when Americans were allowed to own one another. It's a pride in their heritage, much like Irish and Italian Americans take great pride in theirs. They should probably be more sensitive to the negative connotations that heritage carries with it, but I honestly feel that is something that every American must come to terms with.

Answer 4

under no circumstances. It no more desirable symbolizes slavery than previous Glory. previous Glory is the basically US Flag that ever flew on a Slave deliver. do not forget that slavery became a company of those u . s .. And hate communities fly previous Glory correct alongside with Swastikas and the accomplice conflict Flag. the present state flags of Texas, Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Alabama were all carried into conflict through accomplice Regiments. might want to we also question even if those flags might want to nonetheless be flown? there is not something incorrect with flying the accomplice conflict Flag or the celebs and Bars (accomplice 1st nationwide Flag). My ancestors fought proudly and honorably for the Confederacy and the State of Virginia. i visit continuously honor their service and their memory and there's no arguing with me in this.

Answer 5

First things first, Jesus stated his followers are no part of the world. So no Christian would be loyal to any country including the USA. Reason is Christians are loyal to God and His Kingdom.

Jesus and the apostles gave good advise regarding that if a person does something that ( stumbles ) another christian it would be wrong of them. So really Christians should be willing to Sacrifice but also use common sense in their actions that can cause others to sin. But really it comes down to Christians are Representatives/stewards/citizens of Gods Kingdom and Christians should shun from things that could dishonor the Kingdom of God.

Answer 6

people are so stupid you talk about the flag knowing that all it does is bring race, and hate into it. the race thing want stop until we stop preaching about it. i will say that yes i am white am i sorry for that no but what gets me is these so called African Americans. your not african americans. plain and simple your amercians you were born in america. even the older black americans that we have in america are not from africa. (god you people as in all people) we are all from another place are i should say that are great great grandparents were. but does that make me a dutch american no i was born in the usa so i am an american. just another person born in the south

Answer 7

I am a Christian and I do not support the rebel flag. It repesents hatred plan and simple, and it has become banned in some states. Praise the Lord!! Why do you always blame Christians on these things? You assume way too much and know so little about Christians.

Answer 8

what's to justify... the rebel flag is not about race, and if you knew your history you would not assume such a thing..... rebel flag defise the north and the south war... beings the north won, that's why Blacks are free today... and it's to bad, cause i myself would have loved for the south to win...as for the apparel, thats about the ONLY thing we have that they wont still and wont wear so some of us wear it just to show the difference between the two... "I am white and you are black" sort of thing...and about feelings, trust me... they care for noones feelings but there own, why not give them the same treatment... i mean you cant say anything without them hollering discremination, cause they are greedy and have no feelings for nothing but there "OWN"

Answer 9

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Answer 10

No one can control another's chosen perceptions. The Rebel Flag represents Freedom and State's Rights. The idea that it represents slavery was imposed by propaganda from the North, and has no real truth to it. Why should they be allowed to get away with a LIE?