My Introduction Here! Peace and all Blessings in Jesus!

[damianodisciples]

Hi,

I am glad to be here and look forward to engaging in community.
I promise to keep the guidelines and Terms of Service of this site.

If you have any questions about OCIA (formerly RCIA),
Spiritual Communion and/or
Franciscan - Permanent Diaconate (to Diocesan Hermit) especially
I will be glad to dialogue.

I denounce all forms of Nationalism.

Yours in Christ and His Peace and Blessings,
Mr. Corey Michael Davis of DAMIANO DISCIPLES INC

 

[HomeschoolDad]

Welcome to CQ, glad to have you here.

I look forward to your good contributions.

 

[damianodisciples]

Welcome to CQ, glad to have you here.

I look forward to your good contributions.

I'll do my best to my beliefs, faith and ability goes. Some not so far... just a simple convert.

 

[vz71]

Welcome to the forum.

I denounce all forms of Nationalism.

What does that mean?

 

[damianodisciples]

Welcome to the forum.

..... I denounce all forms of Nationalism. ...

What does that mean?

(Exodus, 1 Peter, Galatians, Leviticus...)


This jarring rise of nationalism especially in America is one of the most pressing problems with faith right now.

I do absolutely love my country and express a healthy patriotism. But that patriotism can't be in any way against the universality of the Church.
I respect sovereign states especially since the Vatican is one such state in a myriad here on earth. I love my neighbor and their locale.

I am a follower of St Francis in the Gospel expression as well. He lived a life of deep patriotism (even fighting for his country) but reached out to share the commonalities with all of creation.


TLDR: Patriotism, yes... Nationalism, never. (Love Neighbor, give unto Caesar and we share this world with many people in different cultures. etc in Scripture)