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==Conflicts With Pacifism==

==Conflicts With Pacifism==

In rare cases patriotism has been a source of conflict for [[Christian]]s in wartime. While their nation may call on them to do their patriotic duty, many Western pacifists believe that [[New Testament]] advocates [[Pacifism#Biblical_references_about_Christian_nonviolence|nonviolence]].  

In rare cases patriotism has been a source of conflict for [[Christian]]s in wartime. While their nation may call on them to do their patriotic duty, many Western pacifists believe that [[New Testament]] advocates [[Pacifism#Biblical references about Christian nonviolence|nonviolence]].  

Many western conservative Christians feel that patriotism does not conflict with Christianity as in their view their countries' political systems are based upon Christian principles.  However, this argument is dubious.  With the possible exception of Vatican City, no nation can truly be labelled "Christian", and given that people of other religious dispositions are allowed to vote - and these are numerous - it is unreasonable to expect a "Christian" outcome.

Many western conservative Christians feel that patriotism does not conflict with Christianity as in their view their countries' political systems are based upon Christian principles.  However, this argument is dubious.  With the possible exception of Vatican City, no nation can truly be labelled "Christian", and given that people of other religious dispositions are allowed to vote - and these are numerous - it is unreasonable to expect a "Christian" outcome.

* "In the beginning of a change, the [[patriot]] is a scarce man and [[bravery|brave]] — hated and scorned. When [[unalienable rights|his cause]] succeeds however, the timid join him. For then it costs them nothing to be a patriot." – [[Mark Twain]]

* "In the beginning of a change, the [[patriot]] is a scarce man and [[bravery|brave]] — hated and scorned. When [[unalienable rights|his cause]] succeeds however, the timid join him. For then it costs them nothing to be a patriot." – [[Mark Twain]]

* "It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, [[Peace]], Peace–but there is no peace. The [[war]] is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding [[firearms|arms]]! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is [[life]] so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and [[slavery]]? Forbid it, Almighty [[God]]! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, '''give me [[liberty]] or give me [[death]]!''' – [[Patrick Henry]], March 23,1775

* "It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, [[Peace]], Peace–but there is no peace. The [[war]] is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding [[firearms|arms]]! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is [[life]] so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and [[slavery]]? Forbid it, Almighty [[God]]! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, '''give me [[liberty]] or give me [[death]]!''' – [[Patrick Henry]], March 23, 1775

* "Today, we need a nation of [[Minutemen]], [[citizen]]s who are not only [[preparedness|prepared]] to [[Second Amendment|take arms]], but citizens who regard the [[Bill of Rights|preservation of freedom]] as the basic [[duty|purpose]] of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and [[sacrifice]] for that freedom." – President [[John F. Kennedy]]

* "Today, we need a nation of [[Minutemen]], [[citizen]]s who are not only [[preparedness|prepared]] to [[Second Amendment|take arms]], but citizens who regard the [[Bill of Rights|preservation of freedom]] as the basic [[duty|purpose]] of their daily life and who are willing to consciously work and [[sacrifice]] for that freedom." – President [[John F. Kennedy]]

* "American patriotism can be said to be contrasted with the [[Anti-Americanism]] of [[Muslim]] [[Jihadism|jihad]] [[terrorist]]s, and most [[leftist]]s, [[socialist]]s and [[communist]]s." - [[Essay:Conservative quotes on American patriotism, preparedness, firearms and religion|The American Redoubt]]

* "American patriotism can be said to be contrasted with the [[Anti-Americanism]] of [[Muslim]] [[Jihadism|jihad]] [[terrorist]]s, and most [[leftist]]s, [[socialist]]s and [[communist]]s." - [[Essay:Conservative quotes on American patriotism, preparedness, firearms and religion|The American Redoubt]]

* "When the great Tao is forgotten, [[good]]ness and [[piety]] appear. When the body’s intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no [[peace]] in the [[family]], [[filial piety]] begins. When the country falls into chaos, [[patriotism]] is born." - [[Lao Tzu]], ''[[Tao Te Ching]]'', Chapter 18, [http://taotechingme.com/chapter-18-when-the-great-tao-is-forgotten|Stephen Mitchell] translation.  

* "When the great Tao is forgotten, [[good]]ness and [[piety]] appear. When the body’s intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no [[peace]] in the [[family]], [[filial piety]] begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born." - [[Lao Tzu]], ''[[Tao Te Ching]]'', Chapter 18, [http://taotechingme.com/chapter-18-when-the-great-tao-is-forgotten|Stephen Mitchell] translation.  

== See Also ==

== See also ==

* [[American Patriots]]

* [[American Patriots]]

* [[Founding Fathers]]

* [[Founding Fathers]]

* [[Nationalism]]

* [[Nationalism]]

==External Links==

==External links==

*[http://www.aim.org/wls/category/patriotism/ What Liberals Say - Category: Patriotism], [[Accuracy In Media]]

*[http://www.aim.org/wls/category/patriotism/ What Liberals Say - Category: Patriotism], [[Accuracy In Media]]

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==References==

==References==

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