patriotism

Ending the Confusion Over Patriotism, Nationalism and Fascism "George Orwell, explains the difference between patriotism and nationalism in his essay “Notes on Nationalism.” The novelist, essayist, and social critic writes: “Nationalism is not to be confused with patriotism… By ‘patriotism’ I...

Does one hate their own country if they criticize it? What makes one person's criticism patriotic and the other hateful? There seems to be a group that calls any criticism of the current government hateful, yet when these same people criticized the government as little as 4 years ago, they...

Please Stop Telling Me America Is Great

Aus Vets Reject Airline Recognition Earlier this week Virgin Australia announced plans to recognise Australian veterans by giving them priority in boarding its flights along with onboard, public recognition and thanks. This is similar to the ‘Thank you for your service’ type acknowledgement...

This thread is for those that think we should hate our own country. I know a lot of you go by the Bible alone so if you would kindly show me the chapter and verse where we are told to hate our country. I do not desire your interpretation but the exact book, chapter, and verse please. Thank you

As it is the week of July 4th, many churches may be singing songs praising America this Sunday. The church I attend is one of them. Every year they do the same and every year I feel uncomfortable about it. I am Canadian (I moved here 3 years ago to marry my now husband) and we never sang the...

With the advent of Summer--to include Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day--is it wrong for churches to remember our military, our veterans, our founding, etc; or should we just focus our worship on God?

What does patriotism mean to you. Is it a good thing or negative. Things to think about are: · Are patriotism and nationalism connected and if so is that good or bad. · The impact by or on media. · Economic effects · Societal dynamics · International...

I was watching Rugby the other day and my favourite part of any sporting event is when the National Anthems are played. Up comes New Zealand and after the melodious Maori we hear "God defend New Zealand!" Australia and Canada share the UK's 'God save the Queen' as the royal anthem as well. The...