San Antonio, Texas - June 2005
Architecture is the body language of the church
So many questions.
First, you don't just chance upon a flag
like that at Walmart. Someone at this church had to decide to get
the really, REALLY big flag from wherever it is that people buy real
big flags. So this was an intentional move, not some accident or some
misunderstanding on the part of some committee. This is the message
they want to send.
Second, don't you wonder if there is a cross, or some stained glass, or some kind of sacred symbol behind that flag?
Third, is it possible that no one in leadership at this congregation had any second thoughts about this? What
if a Christian from another country, say Iraq, happened by and wanted
to attend worship. Would they feel welcome in this place? Would they
feel a kinship with their brothers and sisters in Christ?
Finally, whatever happened to the first
commandment - Thou shalt have no other gods before Me? Covering
your church with a flag creates a very frightening symbol. When the
state and the church become enmeshed, it is bad for both of them.
rlp
