Today is Patriot’s Day in parts of New England. For them, the 3rd Monday in April is a holiday that commemorates the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. I consider myself a “patriot” because I am a proud American. But unfortunately, the term has been co-opted by white supremacists who call themselves the Patriot Front. They claim their white forefathers conquered this land for white people. Never mind that this nation has been diverse since the beginning; that non-white soldiers have fought and died for our freedom in every war; and non-white citizens have worked, served, and lived here since before white Europeans sailed over here on the Mayflower. Patriot’s Day should be for all of us who make up this wacky, weird, and wonderful nation.
And don’t get me started on what is means to be a Christian these days, because I am one of those, too. I don’t need a special day to remind of what being a Christian is supposed to mean—to LOVE one another (even “patriots”).
Published on April 15, 2024 05:57