Presents ten essays that argue opposing points on patriotism, including whether criticizing one's country is unpatriotic, whether left-wing dissent is unpatriotic, whether enshrined patriotism is dangerous to America, whether Christians should be patriotic, and what the American flag has come to symbolize.
Content Note
1. Criticizing one's country can be patriotic / Al Martinez -- 2. Criticizing one's country is not patriotic / David Limbaugh -- 3. Patriotism should be enshrined in America / Patrick H. Brady -- 4. Enshrined patriotism endangers America / Cecilia O'Leary, Tony Platt -- 5. The American flag has become a symbol of inequality and dominance / Kimberly Ridley -- 6. The American flag is a symbol of patriotism and unity / Dave Desilets -- 7. Left-wing dissent is patriotic / Peter Dreier, Dick Flacks -- 8. Left-wing dissent is not patriotic / Don Feder -- 9. Christians must reject patriotism / Stanley Hauerwas -- 10. Christians make the best patriots / Peter C. Meilaender.