Un-Patriot

The month of July

The patriotic month for the United States.

But it has not seemed so patriotic with groups of people trying to dismantle our history. The history of the United States is what we have, good or bad its ours.  And with our history we learn how to make life better for us now and in the future. 

This time of protest is the first for me in my life to experience the un-patriot. America has within always had differences in opinions but the disrespect I have seen to law, various institutions, history, and the American Flag has been troubling. I realize that not all of America feels this way. The silent majority is quite and observing. I believe the reserved citizens will not take this anymore. Peaceful protest will begin, and the introverted majority will come out and unite against this disrespect for our country.

Good Times Bad Times

These are the good times of our life.

For some people they would say this is the worst of times, but that depends on how you look at it and compare it to history.

Some examples of the worst of time historically:

• Rule of the Roman Empire 
• The Black Plague
• Yellow Fever
• Two - World Wars
• The Civil War
• Slavery

Yes, we have had bad times but every generation has to deal with the bad. 

My point here is, its tough living in the world today. And we will get through this time with prayer and looking for the good.

Citizenship

What is a citizen?

1) an inhabitant of a city or town; exp: one entitled to the rights and privileges of a freeman

2) a member of a state

3) a native or naturalized person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection from it

4) a civilian as distinguished from a specialized servant of the state

Merriam-Webster's Dictionary

Why should we practice good citizenship?

Good citizenship should be practiced in every community. The good order of society comes from its citizens. The order of society is not necessary the voice of the people depending of the established government of that country. 

Citizenship in practice demonstrates loyalty to your country or state.

How does it apply in everyday life?

In applying citizenship we should:

.... looking out for our neighbor

.... being good neighbor

.... doing what is right

.... good moral standards

.... obeying the laws

.... volunteer in the community

Civilization

Underlying the whole scheme of civilization is the confidence men have in each other, confidence in their integrity, confidence in their honesty, confidence in the their future.

Bourke Cockran