From: Joel Cannon (jcannon@jcannon.washjeff.edu)
Date: Tue May 27 2003 - 10:14:23 EDT
I am curious what non-U.S. citizens think of statements like this,
which implicitly tie the gospel to "God Bless America."
I find it to be a surprisingly clear manifestation of the national
idolatry that characterizes too much of American (U.S.)
Christianity. Why not just say "God is on our side" or "America is
God's country" and be done with it?
There are many things for an American citizen to be thankful for
(much of which can be traced, ironically, to the Enlightenment). My
post is not anti-American. However, the line between the good and the
bad (or the Godly and the un-Godly) cuts right down the middle. Being
Christian should encompass among other things telling the truth about
the principalities and powers of this age; we are citizens of a
different kingdom. Our belief that "Jesus is Lord" should mean that we
do not worship America, the American ideal, or other things "of this
world."
Forwarded message:
> From asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu Mon May 26 13:56:26 2003
> Message-ID: <000701c323ac$a40f0260$6401a8c0@cfl.rr.com>
> From: "Jay Willingham" <jaywillingham@cfl.rr.com>
>
> Save this one and most important thing,
>
> God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that those who
> believe in him should not perish but have everlasting life.
>
> Remember those who have laid down their life for our freedom.
>
> God bless America.
>
> Jay Willingham, Esquire
>
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