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Subject: Re: PATRIOTISM

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Se�n

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Date Posted: 09:38:09 06/26/04 Sat
In reply to: Se�n 's message, "PATRIOTISM" on 11:56:08 06/25/04 Fri

Patriotism is not an ultimate goal of action. It is a force that should be directed towards God within the framework of His law, an effort to fulfill His will by perfecting the human society He has created through the promotion of justice and good government and community well-being generally.

Only so will it be integrated into a Christian life and become a Christian virtue.

It is sometimes suggested that death for one's country of itself establishes a right to Heaven; but in fact it is only when such a sacrifice is ultimately given to God that it can have any supernatural value whatever.

To any works that are not directed towards God, however admirable they may appear, Our Lord's words of those who have acted for worldly motives apply: "Amen, I say to you, they have received their reward."

If we keep clearly in mind that service of our country is ultimately to be offered to God we shall not need to be told that only those activities which are pleasing to God, that is, morally right, shall be undertaken under its inspiration.

"Patriotism is not enough." Even though it may occupy the major part of one's thoughts, as is legitimate and laudable in those who giuve themselves to public affairs, it will not be as an autonomous element in life but as subject to higher principles.

It will take on a special colouring by reason of its dedication to higher purposes.

"All whatsoever you do in word or in work, do all in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ."

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