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Originally Posted by OBW

I agree that arguing over politics is a minor thing.

But when we come to worship, bringing anything to which we "pledge allegiance to" other than God is a problem. The church, especially at worship, is of the kingdom of God, not the earthly kingdom in which the particular assembly is located. Giving attribution to that earthly kingdom is problematic. Especially when so many grant it something akin to theocracy status.

I'm saddened when I see people worship the flag or country. The American Dream has been a very high thing for mankind, in fact, I believe the best form of government, etc. that man has come up with. People get very caught up in it. I love this country, but that's the rub - anything we love besides God can quickly become an idol to us, that can seemingly then do no wrong.

But that's just the flesh being prideful of what it has. It always strikes me a little funny when I see signs that say something like, "I'm proud to be Polish" or "I'm proud to be an American," etc. As if we had any control over where we were born! Scripture asks why we are all proud of something we've been given . . .