![]() In the introductory chapter of The Four Loves, Lewis describes what he thinks patriotism or “love for country” means. ![]() It is here where Lewis throws in the kicker: is it possible that there could ever be a conflict between our love for Jesus Christ and our loyalty to our country? C.S. Then there are the days throughout the year-Fourth of July, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, etc.-when we express special concern and honor for our fellow countrymen. It was part of our observance of the feast of Pentecost, and we rejoiced at the reality that we live as Christians in Christian solidarity with believers everywhere. It was only a few Sundays ago that we celebrated “International Day” in our local church as a celebration of our identity with the global Church of Christ. The recent events and polarizing movements within America have caused me to think again about the relation of my love for country to my love for Jesus Christ. ![]() Lewis’s The Four Loves, I paused a bit longer on his comments about patriotism. ![]() And most of us happily participate in all the merrymaking because we are patriotic-we love our country, and we want to express our loyalty.Īs I recently reread C.S. Parades and festivals in small towns across the nation celebrate the benefits of living in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Organizers spend hundreds of hours and millions of dollars on firework displays and Fourth of July festivals. Summer in the United States is a time of patriotic display. ![]()
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