Patrioticism Archives - ETHOS Institute for Public Christianity

‘Yes’ to patriotism which accords proper honour to one’s nation

by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia

Should Christians be patriotic? Can patriotism be Christian? WEBSTER DEFINES PATRIOTISM as the “zealous love of one’s country”. It follows that a patriot is a “person who loves his native country and will do all he can for it”, and that a patriotic act is one that is...

Patriotism in perspective

by Ethos Institute | Dec 26, 2014 | Feature

In what ways can nationalism or patriotism become idolatrous? MANY PHILOSOPHERS AND SOCIOLOGISTS have observed that the rise of modern secularism has not erased man’s need for religion. Although it is perfectly true to say that modern man has by and large lost faith...