Should Churches Fly the American Flag or Sing Patriotic Songs?
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You walk into a sanctuary and spot the American flag near the pulpit. On the 4th of July, the worship band plays “God Bless America.” Maybe there’s even a moment where the congregation stands to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
Some see this as a powerful symbol of gratitude and national blessing. Others feel a sharp unease—wondering if we’ve blended worship of God with reverence for country.
So where’s the line?
Does flying the American flag in church honor the nation in a God-honoring way—or risk confusing the kingdom of God with the kingdom of man?
Are patriotic songs and pledges appropriate in worship services, or do they subtly shift our focus from heaven to here?
The church isn’t called to wave the flag of any one nation—it’s called to carry the cross of Christ.