Daily writing prompt
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

In a sense, yes. In the way that every culture and nation is different, and everyone can be proud of the unique place they and their culture occupy in this world. To the extent that patriotism involves hatred of other cultures for whatever reason, no. Reasoned critique of aspects of someone’s culture is one thing, and is quite distinct from prejudiced notions that lead to superiority complexes. The same grave where the so-called ‘inferior’ ones go awaits you too (Ecclesiastes 9:10).

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