Patriotism: Gratitude to God for Country or Homage to the Patriarchy?
Release Date: 07/02/2025
Patriotism: Gratitude to God for Country or Homage to the Patriarchy?
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Is American patriotism a form of gratitude to God, or just blind loyalty to a flawed past? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT joins The Quest to explore the true meaning of patriotism through a Catholic lens. Are we celebrating stolen land or the Christian ideals of freedom and virtue? 📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET 📞 Call in: 877-757-9424 🌐 More at GRNonline.com Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.
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info_outlineIs American patriotism a form of gratitude to God, or just blind loyalty to a flawed past? Fr. Sam Medley, SOLT joins The Quest to explore the true meaning of patriotism through a Catholic lens. Are we celebrating stolen land or the Christian ideals of freedom and virtue?
📍 The Quest LIVE weekdays at 4 PM CT / 5 PM ET
📞 Call in: 877-757-9424
🌐 More at GRNonline.com
Subscribe for more episodes with faithful Catholic voices on faith, morals, and culture.