I approached the pastor and pointed out this violated the U.S. Flag Code (Public Law). He smiled and said our allegiance is to God. I responded God did not sanction this particular flag. He smiled but did not respond. As I type this I realize the U.S. Flag is posted on the in the sanctuary at the place of honor (at it's own right but to the viewers left).
It seems to me the U.S. Flag should be given the higher place. Am I wrong to believe this this is a genuine case of "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's?"
I'd appreciate any input from fellow Christian Patriots.
The clergyman is wrong and you are correct.
I really don’t know the technical etiquette, but on an outdoor flagpole, it seems to me that NO FLAG should fly above the American flag, regardless of what it symbolizes.
I am a Christian but a have a problem with a Christian flag.
Why do we need a flag, we have Jesus and the Bible.
Pastor is being legalistic.
I believe you are correct.
He’s not fully incorrect. On naval ships the church pennant is flown above the ensign during church services. If I remember correctly when the U.S. and church flag are both on the same level inside a church ( on the raised section or on the pew section) the church flag is given the position of honor to the right as it is God’s house.
It would not be incorrect for him to fly the church flag above the U.S. flag during church service hours.
One religion is exactly the right number to have. Choose carefully.
Tell him you’re leaving if he doesn’t hang the U.S. Flag correctly!
The Pastor is wrong. The only instance where it is correct to fly anything above the U.S. Flag is during church services on a US Navy vessel. And then it is the “church pennant” which is flown.
Here’s a link to assist; http://www.legion.org/flag/questions-answers/91487/it-permissible-display-another-flag-or-pennant-above-flag-united-states
Very tacky, tell him his character is in question and that he needs to quit playing a cheesy game that reflects poorly on him and damages his image as mature and trustworthy.
"I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Saviour for whose kingdom it stands; one brotherhood, uniting all mankind in service and in love."
Is this an American church, or a church for all Christians?
What does the Bible say about where to put flags in the church?
In the churches I have been to that fly flags the US flag is on the left hand side of the alter and the ‘church’ flag is on the right hand side (as seen facing the alter from the congregation)
When I move to a new Church, I look for a Pastor who I respect, and accept as one of my spiritual guides. A Pastor who I can mold to my own opinion is not an acceptable guide.
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On a personal note, I would be more concerned with your choice of a screen name than flag placement. Are you proclaiming yourself to be a creature God himself sends out of Heaven to wreak havoc on the Earth, or are you honoring that creature? In the first instance there is great hubris, and in the second you are glorifying one of God's creations, possibly over God Himself.
Every one posting, and you are are correct, the American Flag always is on top.
But before you take offense, you should try to talk to the guy alone and get a read on his motives.
I know a lot of people that are hardcore patriots and at this point so disgusted with the state of our country, and the stupidity 1/2 of the population that they are in “ this is not America” mode. I have had to convince a buddy to knock it off with the upside down flag along the way. It was freaking out the clueless neighbors that didn’t know what it meant. Many around here fly the State Flag only.
As a preacher, his only public FU option in response to the destruction of our culture and country is gonna be little passive aggressive things like this. I would just talk to the man before walking away. Why not?
Maybe that is the reason the Lord sent you there. You might be someone he needs to talk with.
( Then again maybe he’s drunk Irish like I grew up with, screwed up the order, and said to hell with it…who’s gonna notice ;- )
Ginve the treason in the White House and the SCOTUS, and the gutless cowards in Congress, perhaps the U.S. flag should be flown upside down until the situation is corrected.
I’m a member of my local Knights of Columbus color corps. We present the US flag and the Vatican and the US flag is ALWAYS given honor over the Vatican flag.
Perhaps the Jehovah’s Witnesses are right on this one. How can one know?
Since the flag code has been stated by numerious freepers. I would add this if talking to the pastor doing this. How is it honoring to Jesus to show disrespect to Nation he has so blessed us to be a part of?
Since there is no conflict regarding between the Bible and the flag code I think Romans 13:1 would apply “Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”