Patriotism and War
When not grounded on America's democratic ideals, patriotism becomes a mask for militarism and a tool for oppression.
by Lonna Gooden VanHorn

When the president speaks using words selected to appeal to our emotions rather than our logic, it is not patriotic to blindly accept those words as truth even when he says, “God bless America” in every other sentence. Patriotism, in its best sense, means questioning the words of our leaders and the practices of our government to ensure both remain true to America’s ideals as defined by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. If we want God to bless America, it behooves us to adhere to policies and practices deserving of God’s blessing.

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