Re: oh please.

fwiw, I've argued that patriotism can move perilously close to idolatry. I'm
a Christian first and American second. My ultimate home is in heaven.

Johne Cook
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On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 4:22 PM, pcg <[email protected]> wrote:

> > People with this level of ideological fervor
> > aren't famous for their ability to parse
> > language, nor for their discernment of
> > philosophical boundaries.
>
> Just to reinforce my point, I submit the following:
>
> http://www.theflagpole.com/image_full_size_pages/cw/jesus_holding_flag.htm
> http://family.webshots.com/photo/2127262420015913979tZEKPu
>
> http://www.zazzle.com/jesus_saves_with_american_flag_embroidered_hat-233048422191680540
>
> http://media.photobucket.com/image/american%20flag%20and%20jesus/angelgranny58/Crosses/5a7f99c4.jpg?o=2
> http://www.cafepress.com/lindawilmot.52275326
>
> I just *wish* I had a picture of the guy at my daughter's violin
> concert who was wearing a t-shirt depicting Jesus flying an F-16
> emblazoned with U.S.A. Christ, of course, was giving the thumbs up.
>
> So, the culture that is creating and purchasing this kind of product
> -- what do you think they hear when a famous and well-respected
> politician refers to the Constitution as a "sacred document?" And what
> do you imagine their perceived duty might be if that document is
> threatened, or abused, or stolen, as they're hearing on talk radio
> every day?
>
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