What's Wrong With Nationalism

I
Don't groan, I avoid hating -
Nazi Germany used 'National Socialist'
To give the lie to nationalism
And to God of all ethnoi, Jew and Gentile
But moans & groans turn to labeling
(Thinkers as Anti-Semite, even if Semitic)
Or friends of all nations, Jew & Gentile

II
You see what wrong?
I can only agree with givernments -
Or get called names, da#nn any brains:
I will be ostracized
Cast both as Nazi and Anti semite
If I say the government of Israel
Ought to have used, Judea or Judah!
The Samaritan's are still here (Nablus, 
In the occupied West Bank, old Neapolis)
But Israelis rarely accept them as Jews 
John chapter 4 is alive. So is Shechem!

III
When you have been a victim, or hurt
You will fly a flag higher than the cross
The cross and temple must raise flags
Must raise money, help solve problems-
But the 'church' today has no state
Or equal rights with the Flag
That's why nationalism is an ISM:
Ask Vlad Putin and the heores of USSR

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Date: 5/27/2022 12:15:00 PM
When nationalization is built on God's commandment, then all is right with the word.
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/27/2022 4:06:00 PM
Amen Victor ... Koinonia in bible is badly translated as communism. It is fellowship & community the Jesus way. Shalom shalom dear Friend
Date: 5/27/2022 8:28:00 AM
A very thought-provoking poem, Anil. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us through your poetry. Bill
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Anil Deo
Date: 5/27/2022 8:36:00 AM
Shalom shalom dear coach Bill. Condolences for school tragedy, guns tragedy, insanity defense tragedies. I can try tompray forvte as & all of our global villagers' children ...??
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