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Since Canada Day was yesterday and Independence Day is coming up, I'm wondering . . . how should the anniversary of a country be celebrated? Like, Biblically.
We all say "Happy Canada Day!" "Happy Independence Day" and all that, but I mean none of this present generation was around when the county was being born. We didn't help to build up the country to how it is today. So, what would be more meaningful ways and God-honouring ways to celebrate these holidays? |
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Meh. I don't think it matters.
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That’s a good question. The answer? I don’t know.
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Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
Meh. I don't think it matters. Hm, why not? |
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Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
Meh. I don't think it matters. For holidays like Christmas, that’s different. |
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BookwormJo wrote:
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National holidays tend to be irrevelant to the Bible. In essence, there's no right or wrong when it comes to such traditions. Meh. I don't think it matters. Hm, why not? |
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Butterflies wrote:
Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
To an extent Meh. I don't think it matters. For holidays like Christmas, that’s different. |
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I'm not sure. Like Khriz, I don't think it really matters, though it would be nice if more people used these days to remind each other of the early days of the US/Canada/etc and how much we've changed as nations since then. And then try to find ways of improving as a nation based on that. Though it would take a looooot of people to accomplish the latter, lol.
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Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
BookwormJo wrote:
Hmm, my dad pointed out that Passover was basically the celebration of the birth of the nation Israel. Celebrating their independence and redemption from Egypt.Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
National holidays tend to be irrevelant to the Bible. In essence, there's no right or wrong when it comes to such traditions.Meh. I don't think it matters. Hm, why not?And I guess there's also the Sabbath, a celebration of the world's creation. |
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sci_geeek wrote:
I'm not sure. Like Khriz, I don't think it really matters, though it would be nice if more people used these days to remind each other of the early days of the US/Canada/etc and how much we've changed as nations since then. And then try to find ways of improving as a nation based on that. Though it would take a looooot of people to accomplish the latter, lol. Makes sense.But the question of is it necessary . . . I think the celebration of a country is beneficial, if not necessary. Like you're saying, it helps to reflect on the times gone past, what the country's been through and goals for the future. Kinda like a birthday. Also it's nice to have a holiday that mostly everyone nearby celebrates -- it helps draw others together |
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BookwormJo wrote:
Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
And how does that apply to today? BookwormJo wrote:
Hmm, my dad pointed out that Passover was basically the celebration of the birth of the nation Israel. Celebrating their independence and redemption from Egypt.Khriz Kool Katz wrote:
National holidays tend to be irrevelant to the Bible. In essence, there's no right or wrong when it comes to such traditions.Meh. I don't think it matters. Hm, why not?And I guess there's also the Sabbath, a celebration of the world's creation. |
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BookwormJo wrote:
sci_geeek wrote:
Nowadays, people don't reflect on the past, rather they're more focused on celebrating for celebrating's sake. I'm not sure. Like Khriz, I don't think it really matters, though it would be nice if more people used these days to remind each other of the early days of the US/Canada/etc and how much we've changed as nations since then. And then try to find ways of improving as a nation based on that. Though it would take a looooot of people to accomplish the latter, lol. Makes sense.But the question of is it necessary . . . I think the celebration of a country is beneficial, if not necessary. Like you're saying, it helps to reflect on the times gone past, what the country's been through and goals for the future. Kinda like a birthday. Also it's nice to have a holiday that mostly everyone nearby celebrates -- it helps draw others together |
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BookwormJo wrote:
sci_geeek wrote:
Yeahh...For example, I really like Independence Day because it feels like people forget about who's Democrat and who's Republican and instead everyone comes together to celebrate as fellow Americans...It's a great feeling for sure! I'm not sure. Like Khriz, I don't think it really matters, though it would be nice if more people used these days to remind each other of the early days of the US/Canada/etc and how much we've changed as nations since then. And then try to find ways of improving as a nation based on that. Though it would take a looooot of people to accomplish the latter, lol. Makes sense.But the question of is it necessary . . . I think the celebration of a country is beneficial, if not necessary. Like you're saying, it helps to reflect on the times gone past, what the country's been through and goals for the future. Kinda like a birthday. Also it's nice to have a holiday that mostly everyone nearby celebrates -- it helps draw others together |
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Happy 4th of July, yall!!
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I’m not sure whether to say “Happy 4th of July” or “I acknowledge that today’s the day America chooses to use to celebrate their country and I hope you guys have a meaningful holiday.”
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BookwormJo wrote:
Since Canada Day was yesterday and Independence Day is coming up, I'm wondering . . . how should the anniversary of a country be celebrated? Like, Biblically. I thank God that I am blessed to live in America. We all say "Happy Canada Day!" "Happy Independence Day" and all that, but I mean none of this present generation was around when the county was being born. We didn't help to build up the country to how it is today. So, what would be more meaningful ways and God-honouring ways to celebrate these holidays? |
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sup bro... PEACE OUT!!!
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KristytheCorgi wrote:
BookwormJo wrote:
good for you Since Canada Day was yesterday and Independence Day is coming up, I'm wondering . . . how should the anniversary of a country be celebrated? Like, Biblically. I thank God that I am blessed to live in America.We all say "Happy Canada Day!" "Happy Independence Day" and all that, but I mean none of this present generation was around when the county was being born. We didn't help to build up the country to how it is today. So, what would be more meaningful ways and God-honouring ways to celebrate these holidays? |
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sci_geeek wrote:
Happy 4th of July, yall!! yay the day where i cant sleep because my neighbors have been shooting fireworks everywhere for the past two nights... |
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BookwormJo wrote:
I’m not sure whether to say “Happy 4th of July” or “I acknowledge that today’s the day America chooses to use to celebrate their country and I hope you guys have a meaningful holiday.” Just stick with your Canada day  |
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sci_geeek wrote:
BookwormJo wrote:
And by July 5, 12:00 AM, they're back to debating and fighting and name-calling, and whistle-blowing, and making up conspiracies, and so on... sci_geeek wrote:
Yeahh...For example, I really like Independence Day because it feels like people forget about who's Democrat and who's Republican and instead everyone comes together to celebrate as fellow Americans...It's a great feeling for sure!I'm not sure. Like Khriz, I don't think it really matters, though it would be nice if more people used these days to remind each other of the early days of the US/Canada/etc and how much we've changed as nations since then. And then try to find ways of improving as a nation based on that. Though it would take a looooot of people to accomplish the latter, lol. Makes sense.But the question of is it necessary . . . I think the celebration of a country is beneficial, if not necessary. Like you're saying, it helps to reflect on the times gone past, what the country's been through and goals for the future. Kinda like a birthday. Also it's nice to have a holiday that mostly everyone nearby celebrates -- it helps draw others together |
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sci_geeek wrote:
Happy 4th of July, yall!! Yeah! Happy 4th of July to all you American Children!! |
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Alyssa4Jesus wrote:
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...ok Happy 4th of July, yall!! Yeah! Happy 4th of July to all you American Children!! |
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Happy Independence Day, Jamaicans!
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JoyBaker wrote:
Happy Independence Day, Jamaicans! Cool!! |
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JoyBaker wrote:
Happy Independence Day, Jamaicans! Thank you, thank you very much |
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