*Warning: Status may be offensive to some readers* Does anyone else find the American saying, Never forget (for 9/11), a bit... I dont know... over-dramatic and sketchy? For me, I see it as some kind of propaganda movement set-up to keep patriotic Americans under vengeful anger that burns towards more patriotism (or support towards the government). I find it a bit insulting to those who actually died, and something fellow Christians should not partake in. When I was younger, I used to try to appeal to the Never forget movement by making 9/11 themed artwork. I felt compelled to express it for the sake of social conformity and acceptance (yet it felt somewhat empty for me, because I was always in a subtle cultural identity crisis). I remember also how I would feel those chills of patriotism standing their in my Air Force Jr. ROTC uniform, over programs played on the screen with dramatic music that made me feel proud towards the hero soldiers, especially in light of the post-9/11 society. When life flipped me upside down though, and gave me a cup of wisdom (that was bitter to drink at first), I felt as if my mind was released from some sort of prison that people werent aware of existing. Its like a false religion or something. I turned around, looked back, and felt as if I were worshiping something unseen and idolatrous. Aside from my reasons of feeling lack of relation with the nation, I also stopped pledging allegiance partially for this reason too. It didnt settle right with my conscious. And worse, on a side note, it disturbs me how large chunks of American Christianity has been perverted into some type of political movement that is a bit of a slave to this (which is why Id support a removal of the flag from the altar). Anger isnt wrong when it is a just reaction towards something terrible that had happened. Nationalism isnt wrong when the pledge is to serve those within that nation/country, as the world needs divided governments to function for its own geographical location. Remembering people who died isnt wrong, when it is for the sake of their memory as an individual who was cut off from their loved ones. But vengeance is wrong because it doesnt belong to us. Patriotism and nationalism is wrong when it become and idol, and blinds us into mindless chauvinistic sheep. Remembering people is wrong, when it isnt done for the people, but for the worthless pride that is based on the twisted patriotism/nationalism and vengeance... or even heartless social conformity that seems full-of-heart through the delusion of a charismatic-like mass hysteria.
Posted on: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 23:02:17 +0000
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