In our place of worship we should have symbols of what we worship

And precisely because I deeply honor my country and its flag, I do not believe that it belongs in worship. Deb Conklin Should the American flag fly in worship space? http://spokanefavs.com/politics/government-and-politics/should-the-american-flag-fly-in-worship-space Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years …

Both my parents are of Protestant tradition but two different denominations, a Methodist and a Baptist.

This week I’ve been in Canada and experienced their celebration of Canada Day. And as our own Independence Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on nationalism as well as the balance between a deep love of one’s country, and a rabid nationalism that confuses love of country with a religion that demonizes ‘the other.’

High school kids can join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Jewish Student Union, the Muslim Students Association and, in some schools, a Hindu or a Buddhist club.
Now they can join the young atheists club, too.

Will it be by fire? Asteroid impact? Nuclear holocaust? Global warming? Alien invasion?