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"I'm not sure there is a clearly defined moment when patriotism becomes idolatry because it happens in such subtle ways, but you definitely know it's occurred when you stand in the front of your sanctuary and contemplate where to move the stars and stripes so as not to offend anyone during worship.

"Unfortunately, that struggle is not unique. I can't count how many pastors have told me they leave the American flag in their sanctuaries simply because they're afraid of the vitriol that would be unleashed by some of their parishioners if the flag moved. I'm left dumbfounded every time I hear that story from yet another pastor somewhere in America."

-- Zack Hunt (zaackhunt), "Can Patriotism Become Idolatry?", 2019-07-04