That's a very strange comparison. The pledge and/or national anthem has never been about worship. It's about respect, remembrance, and thankfulness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
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That's a very strange comparison. The pledge and/or national anthem has never been about worship. It's about respect, remembrance, and thankfulness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Everything is about worship :DQuote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
My point there is that Americans are typically resistant to liturgical structures in explicit worship (things like clerical collars, robes, formal high church stuff), but we see vestiges of those things reflected in our approach to how we show respect, remembrance, and thankfulness. Stand with your hand over your heart, in this specific way, with this specific attitude. Don't kneel, despite the respectful attitude that normally would convey.
It's just a funny juxaposition to me.
And I'm not saying I agree with the position of the protestors, before yall lynch me. I do think we need a bit thicker skin.
I'm not with you on this one and I see your point(s). I think organized religion and the rituals are a beautiful thing and I grew up in a country Southern Baptist Church.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
I was taught about respect for the flag and our vets at a very young age. It was always about respect, remembrance, and thankfulness.
I tried to phrase it in a way that wouldnt offend everyone. Ironically.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
I wonder if those might be right who believe this whole thing started because Kaepernick was pouting and disinterested because he was not starting, so when asked about why he was kneeling during the anthem he made up a quick story.
I think he at least believes his cause was right, but I definitely agree this would never have been an issue were he a good quarterback.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tech77
Kapernick grew up with white privileged in white home . I defer to Guislapp as to how he turned out to be such a thug.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
What makes him a thug?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
What makes him a model citizen? He publicly stated his hate for America more than one time. He wishes death on cops. Need more evidence?Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Quotes?Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
You've read them. I've posted them along with others. He is a POS thug and you know it. He destroys your white privilege theory.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp
Wishes death to cops? Not sure I have seen that one.Quote:
Originally Posted by PawDawg
Nope. WE need much smarter players. Most of those guys are dumber than cardboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blue Dawg
Seriously??Quote:
Originally Posted by Guisslapp