Nationalism can be beautiful and good. It can also be ugly and vicious. Modern history reminds us how terribly destructive nationalism can be. German, British and French nationalism led to millions of deaths in World War I. That war also led to a widespread turning away from Christian faith. Why? Because (before the US entered the war), 45 million Protestants and 63 million Catholics on one side were trying to kill 46 million Protestants and 62 million Catholics on the other side. Tragically, these Christians placed nationalism above their unity in the one body of Christ. And millions turned away from Christianity in disgust.
DANGER! GROWING NATIONALISM
DANGER! GROWING NATIONALISM
DANGER! GROWING NATIONALISM
Nationalism can be beautiful and good. It can also be ugly and vicious. Modern history reminds us how terribly destructive nationalism can be. German, British and French nationalism led to millions of deaths in World War I. That war also led to a widespread turning away from Christian faith. Why? Because (before the US entered the war), 45 million Protestants and 63 million Catholics on one side were trying to kill 46 million Protestants and 62 million Catholics on the other side. Tragically, these Christians placed nationalism above their unity in the one body of Christ. And millions turned away from Christianity in disgust.