The man depicted as Jesus (by wearing the crown of thorns and the central cross beneath) is holding the flag close during His suffering, as if the flag is giving Him strength, or as if He is suffering for the flag (possibly both). Both are nonsensical blasphemy (Jesus is God and needs no strength from His Creation, and He certainly didn't suffer for the US flag or even only the US people - "for God so loved the world"),
Pssst don't tell the Calvinists. I think as I mentioned before, I live in the Bible belt so these are images you see all over of one type or another and long before Trump even thought of running for office. Look for Christian t-shirts, you'll find the same idea. I can't say you're wrong because you're giving your opinion or what you feel. I saw a t-shirt and it was very popular for a while that I felt was wrong. It had frogs on it that said " God Is Wiser" in place of Budweiser. I just didn't think it was appropriate. But plenty here would probably have not issue with buying it and wearing it.
However, note Jesus' response to Joshua in Joshua 5:13. If ever God was on a nation's side, we would expect it to be Israel (that is, the real Israel in the Old Testament, rather than a nation claiming to be Israel today). But when Joshua spoke to Jesus - "Art thou for us, or our enemies?" - note Jesus response - "Nay; but as captain of the host of the Lord am I now come." And note Joshua's response to this - he fell on his face to the earth, and did worship.
I think it's good to support a political party that is promising or promoting to do good (e.g. Trump over the Democrats), as I also believe it is good to refrain from the political process for those so convicted, but we must remember it is Christ who saved us - we are on His side and He is our Captain, and not seek to embark on yet another "holy" war or crusade trying to enlist God to support our causes.
I'm not saying anyone here is doing this, but I am saying this is what the picture represents - government or political affiliation over God.
I'm not saying anyone here is doing this, but I am saying this is what the picture represents - government or political affiliation over God.
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