# Why You Should Be Patriotic

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Podcast: [Know Why Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/know-why-podcast-6453477)
Published: 2026-07-01T12:27:26+00:00
Episode link: https://knowwhypodcast.podbean.com/e/why-you-should-be-patriotic/
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## Resource

The latest Gallup polling shows that rates of patriotism in the United States are at an all time low. Why does that matter? Ahead of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, Liberty argues why you should be patriotic—and what that actually means. Included in this episode: What does patriotism actually mean? Can Christians be patriotic? Should they be? What about when I disapprove of my country or government? The episode ends with a couple of challenges you can implement this weekend as you reflect on the nation’s history this Independence Day. More Resources: American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low https://news.gallup.com/poll/711938/american-pride-falls-year-record-low.aspx Bible Verses Mentioned: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A20&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+3%3A17%3B+Proverbs+31%3A9%3B++Proverbs+22%3A22-23%3B+Proverbs+19%3A17%3B+Isaiah+58%3A6-11%3B+Luke+6%3A20-21%3B+Luke+14%3A13-14&version=ESV https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+1%3A17%3B+Psalm+106%3A3%3B+Zechariah+7%3A9%3B+Deuteronomy+16%3A20%3B+Proverbs+29%3A7%3B+&version=ESV Frederick Douglass on American Slavery: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/american-slavery/ Does God Have a Political Party? Interview With Justin Giboney https://knowwhypodcast.com/2023/06/does-god-have-a-political-party/ When Despair Becomes Self-Indulgent (Christianity Today) https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/06/when-despair-becomes-self-indulgent-politics-perspective/

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