ayin jade Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 44 Topic Count: 6,178 Topics Per Day: 0.87 Content Count: 43,795 Content Per Day: 6.20 Reputation: 11,243 Days Won: 58 Joined: 01/03/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) From this thread: 4. We want churches that emphasize an allegiance to the kingdom of God over an allegiance to a single political party or a single nation. -------------------------------------------- In the U.S. at least, many churches and many false churches (cults) have american flags inside the lobby, sanctuary, or outside on the church grounds. Is it scripturally sound to have national flags on church property or inside the church building? How do you feel about seeing that? Your thoughts? Edited July 29, 2013 by GoldenEagle <<< To link original thread and quote that spurred the discussion... >>> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFP Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 25 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 732 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 91 Days Won: 2 Joined: 08/31/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/24/1969 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Nothing wrong with national pride I would think, it's the Christmas tree that bothers me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ninhao Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 The only scriptures I can think apply relate to equality in Christ. Col 3:10-11 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: (11) Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. I have no concern with national flags at a Church building but is it possible non nationals could feel excluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyC Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 i've got no problem with an american flag (or a christmas tree!) inside a church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Patriot21 Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,710 Content Per Day: 2.45 Reputation: 8,526 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ive got nothing wrong with the american flag in (or national flag for the nation the church is in) inside a church. Its showing honor to our country, and those who died protecting it. With that being said, the focus shouldn't be on the nation, but on God, but as long as the focus is on honoring God, first and foremost, showing a little respect for our country-whether we like it or not, is a good thing, even Biblical. As a side note, I have nothing wrong with christmas trees either, again, as long as the focus is on Jesus, theres nothing saying a christmas tree can't be used to honor God. The secret here, is to keep God first and foremost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,992 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,690 Content Per Day: 11.79 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have no problem with a flag or a Christmas tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebula Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Royal Member Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5,823 Topics Per Day: 0.75 Content Count: 45,870 Content Per Day: 5.95 Reputation: 1,897 Days Won: 83 Joined: 03/22/2003 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/19/1970 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I was trying to find what the flag protocols had to say, but couldn't find it. However, this site makes the claim: Onstage Inside a Worship Center According to the Flag Protocols, the American flag should take the position of preeminence on any stage. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/about_6591202_american-christian-flag-display-protocol.html#ixzz2aPLYRlJH The author didn't cite quote, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_abc Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Senior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 7 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 898 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 537 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/06/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted July 29, 2013 (or national flag for the nation the church is in) inside a church. um.... I think it might depend on the country / culture.... and the meaning / perception in that particular situation by that particular culture / country. Some countries / cultures might not view national flags the exact same way as Americans do.. for some situations. Where I live.. except possibly for certain situations.. for example a special service for National Day which might also be attended by non-Christians.. or *maybe* one or more other situations.. I usually would not expect to see the national flag being hung inside church sanctuaries over here. Because the meaning conveyed by such an action might possibly sometimes be very different than what I guess is the meaning in your country. Just a note. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Junior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 105 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 25 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/06/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/08/1952 Share Posted July 29, 2013 "Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's and unto God what is God's".In other words, Jesus Christ believed in the separation of church and state.The American flag does NOT belong in a church and a Nativity scene does NOT belong in a public square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeinChrist Posted July 29, 2013 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 192 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 1,393 Content Per Day: 0.35 Reputation: 635 Days Won: 4 Joined: 06/29/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted July 29, 2013 I see no problem with a national flag as long as your love for country does not outweigh your love for God. Hebrews 11:13-16 13) These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 14) For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country. 15) And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned. 16) But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for He hath prepared for them a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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