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Red white and blue blocks on a flag6/4/2023 ![]() ![]() The colors of the Nicaraguan flag originate from the flag of the former federation of the United Provinces of Central America. A modern interpretation indicates that the color blue symbolizes justice and loyalty. The two blue stripes represented the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea while white symbolizes peace. The white color represents peace and blue represents liberty and freedom of the people. The design of a triband of blue-white-blue is commonly used among Central American countries and the blue color varies from flag to flag. Since the Christian flag is a manmade design, displaying it or pledging allegiance to it is a matter of conscience and not required of any Christian.There are currently Twelve Countries with Blue and White National flags in the World. ![]() The Christian flag’s emphasis on the cross is biblical, since God, through Christ, worked “to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:20).Īt the same time, the Bible nowhere advises us to make Christian flags or gives us wording for a pledge. Given that the Christian flag and its pledge are designed to honor the Lord Jesus, having the flag in a church or school can be a wonderful reminder of Christ and our commitment to Him. There is nothing sinful about displaying a Christian flag or reciting a pledge to it. Here are the lyrics to “The Christian Flag! Behold It”: “I pledge allegiance to the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the faith for which it stands, one Savior, eternal, with mercy and grace for all.”įamous hymn writer Fanny Crosby wrote a song in 1903 eulogizing the Christian flag and what it means. “I affirm my loyalty to the Christian flag and to our Savior whose cross it bears, one spiritual fellowship under that cross, uniting us in service and love.”Īnd still others pledge their allegiance specifically to the cross on the Christian flag: Others use an affirmation of loyalty to the Christian flag: ![]() “I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one brotherhood, uniting all mankind, in service and love.” Some use a theologically liberal version of the pledge, which plays down the gospel element and emphasizes ecumenism: “I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands, one Savior, crucified, risen, and coming again with life and liberty for all who believe.” Taken together, the symbols of the Christian flag portray the basics of the faith: Jesus Christ, the Holy One, died on the cross to grant us salvation, and we serve Him in fidelity and holiness, as He is faithful to us.Ī salute to the Christian flag may be accompanied by a pledge: The cross in the center of the blue canton is, of course, a symbol of Christ and His work of salvation the cross is red, typical of Christ’s shed blood. The blue canton is emblematic of loyalty and truth (and possibly of heaven or the waters of baptism). We can interpret the colors and symbols of the Christian flag as follows: the field is white, representing peace, purity, and holiness. A few years later, Overton enlisted the aid of Ralph Diffendorfer, secretary to the Methodist Young People’s Missionary Movement, to actually produce a flag based on Overton’s idea. As he spoke, he had an idea: why should there not also be a Christian flag with spiritual symbolism? Overton designed the flag on the spot, giving his audience a verbal picture of what such a Christian flag might look like. Since there was an American flag close to the podium, Overton discussed patriotic symbolism. When the scheduled speaker did not show up, Sunday School Superintendent Charles Overton stepped in to give an impromptu lesson. The origin of the Christian flag can be traced to a Rally Day meeting at Brighton Chapel in Coney Island on September 26, 1897. The Christian flag is often displayed in Protestant churches and Christian schools in North America, Latin America, and Africa. The Christian flag is designed to be universal, representing all of Christianity without regard to denomination. The Christian flag has a white field with a blue canton (a rectangular area in the upper left corner). ![]()
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