Church News Today July 2, 2024

[robertos]

Hello everyone,  

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who moved to Utah a few years ago from Europe. My experience here has been great, I felt mostly welcomed and except for a few exceptions most people spoke positively about my country. I must confess, however, that when I go to Church and we sing the national anthem or other patriotic hymns I struggle a bit. I have hard time also when during a Church meeting some testimonies are focused on America...and its freedoms...I have nothing against patriotism. I think it is generally a good thing. I only struggle when patriotic things are done during sacred meetings that should focus on the Savior. Please I am not looking for arguments or debates. I only want to understand better why in the US this seems a common and accepted practice while I have never seen anywhere else so far singing the national anthem during a sacrament meeting. Thank you to all those who want to give me their perspective.

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