Civil Religion
San Antonio, Texas - June 2005
Architecture is the body language of the church
So many questions.
First, you don't just chance upon a flag like that at Walmart. Someone at this church had to decide to get the really, REALLY big flag from wherever it is that people buy real big flags. So this was an intentional move, not some accident or some misunderstanding on the part of some committee. This is the message they want to send.
Second, don't you wonder if there is a cross, or some stained glass, or some kind of sacred symbol behind that flag?
Third, is it possible that no one in leadership at this congregation had any second thoughts about this? What if a Christian from another country, say Iraq, happened by and wanted to attend worship. Would they feel welcome in this place? Would they feel a kinship with their brothers and sisters in Christ?
Finally, whatever happened to the first commandment - Thou shalt have no other gods before Me? Covering your church with a flag creates a very frightening symbol. When the state and the church become enmeshed, it is bad for both of them.
rlp
10:29:50 PM 
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