fiatlux

However, what many Christians who insist on having the American flag in their churches’ worship spaces don’t realize is—it’s unpatriotic. Unless, of course, they intend to say it is symbolizes their highest loyalty—even above Jesus Christ. Of course, I fear that is indeed the case on some churches although they would probably deny it. To the extend they deny it, they are contradicting themselves by having the flag in the worship space.

Here’s why….

A good friend of mine who is a former Marine and expert on the etiquette of the U.S. flag recently informed me that the U.S. flag ought never to be flown “in submission.” I engaged him in conversation about this and learned that, according to American flag etiquette (yes, there are people who specialize in that), it is okay to fly the U.S. flag upside down (as a signal of distress), at half mast (mourning) and alongside other national flags in certain spaces such as at the United Nations headquarters in New York. But it is never okay to fly it “in submission” to something else—for example lower than another flag in the same space. According to my friend who is also a scholar of Christian worship and has taught graduate level course in Christian worship for many years, having the U.S. flag in any worship space is wrong because it is “being flown in submission”—to God.

Cut and paste from: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/jesuscreed/2015/09/01/the-american-flag-in-the-church/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PatheosJesusCreed+%28Blog+-+Jesus+Creed%29

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

There's a reason why God hated Easu its because he didn't honor his heritage, God loves when people are dedicated to their country, where they are born. A U.S. flag in Church shows God where they stand. Now an American flag on a vehicle that was made or sponsored from a heathen country is worst, like Japan who worships other gods, but people don't have the foggiest notion on the offense, allies that fought against tyranny are alright in my opinion, like England, Canada, etc. God is serious and when you don't buy American but support "one world" agendas that shows everyone you're not patriotic and you don't think God takes notice. You need to study to be shown approved.

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

I couldn't agree more, a friend of mine from Germany pointed this out. Our founders would be absolutely aghast.....

fiatlux

You obviously did not bother to go to that site suggested; your comments lack knowledge.

fiatlux

"Our founders would be absolutely aghast": no, I think not. One of their main objectives was to insure this was not a Christian Nation.

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

Do you disregard God's Truths because of False Words, you are unaware and suggestion are man thoughts not Gods. You are in the risk of Judgement, if you continue in sugarcoating your version instead of the KJV. Of your own interpretation of His Word,(don't you understand)you prove that no matter what you suggest, His Word will will TRUMP your soul, then you'll be crying " mountain fall on me". Come on PERSON, WONT YOU COME TO Christ, He's the one, the Good guy left that can let you into heaven. Leave the sixth trump
To Satan If you must. Trust God and will He will wipe every tear-memorie from our memories. That's in the Bible if you don't know;Let no one decider the bible for you unless he's a Christian. The truth is clear, never cast your pearls... Never listen to false prophets- Nuff said.

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

You're so called suggestions are deflecting from this site, are you against God,.... Becaref how you answer, please. Frank.

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

I agree that we are not a Christian Nation, that's why our founders would a ghast. Tell the other clowns on this site and you'll get a shit storm of; "..Christian Persecution" or "...the nation was founded on Christian Principles demagoguery". I couldn't agree more, we are "at best" a nation of Christians.

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

...however if the whole world converted to Christianity that would be a "one world" agenda, why is that better or palatable? Who says?

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

That's a good one, it's ok you follow your way and we will follow our Way.

Dummy Boy Loc: Michigan

Well your WAY is shrinking fast....

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

That's your opinion DB,.

fiatlux

Proper USA flag etiquette demands that our flag is not subservient to any power. If we put the flag in church, we are saying one of two things: the flag is higher than God or we violate protocol by making the flag subservient to God: both are unacceptable.

iFrank Loc: San Antonio

Those are traditions of man, Mark 7:6-9, because the "standard" ( flag ) is in the Bible, like the 12 Tribes each had a banner "Yahaveh Nissi is my Banner" Exodus 17:15 that's one of many Title names Gods has. A Banner is a flag. I'll post the many other Titles God has in a post since I looked it up already.

fiatlux

Again, the American flag has no place in church. If you have an argument in favor of posting the flag in church, please present it.