Would Jesus Fly The Confederate Flag?
Some people say that "Hindsight is 20/20." I guess it's true most of the time. When I've actually been honest about what I see in hindsight, I've benefited from it greatly. When I've ignored it, however, I typically crash and burn. If we use hindsight wisely, it enables us to see things not as we would like to remember them, but as they actually are . It gives us, if we are willing to gaze into it, an unvarnished, unblemished image of the truth. Which brings me to the recent debates about the Confederate battle flag, and it's removal from state flags, and from flying over state capitols. Here's the truth about the Confederate battle flag: Despite how some people see it as a symbol of heritage and proud Southern-ness, there are many people who see it as a divisive symbol that reminds them of a hurtful past. I don't want to re-hash history regarding the Confederate battle flag. I don't see any merit in engaging in argume...