tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post5719692017826507217..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: Generally Skeptical of the Confederate Monument Thing, But..Clayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-68086725410294273572020-06-15T11:33:57.103-06:002020-06-15T11:33:57.103-06:00It is part of the overall diminution of liturgy, w...It is part of the overall diminution of liturgy, which accelerated with the popularity of the modern evangelical movement that began in the late 60's early 70's. <br /><br />The "we don't have a liturgy" claim coincides with the phenomenon; every local body has one, it is whatever practice that is adopted. "But its not formal"; of course it is, and easy to see as every member knows exactly what to do at each juncture in the service.<br /><br />I would argue that there is even no place for a nation's flag anywhere in the focal location (dais, pulpit, stage, etc) because the bible teaches that corporate worship is a form of ascension into the throne room of the King of kings (Hebrews 12:18-28). All kingdoms are below The King, and so placing any national emblem in that location is similar to placing other flags on equal footing with the U.S. flag, a breach of flag protocol.<br /><br />Symbols convey meaning, and can also slowly change thinking.BFRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446254517738219155noreply@blogger.com