Some secularists argue the problem with the world is nationalism. They may argue that nationalism causes division and we are all human beings and politics just draws imaginary lines to divide us. They may argue that nationalism is just like rooting for your team and when you get great players on your team you get riled up and it's like we are going back to our "tribal instincts".
I would argue that it's not about tribalism. It's not this barbaric caveman mentality based on evolution. All of history men were not dumber than the previous generation, history just shows the progression of human technology. Technology has advanced as it always has. Men were geniuses all throughout history. We can't look back at history and just think it's wrong because we know better now. Technology has progressed, that's all. We've developed new ways to do things to improve our way of life, to make it more convenient. But I would argue that we've been just as sinful as any generation, or any empire before us.
But I digress, the point I want to make is that in a biblical perspective, the only way to tear down boarders is to see things through God's eyes. But this only works if you believe in the God of the Bible. No other god can give you this perspective, only the God of the Bible can. If we are all children of God then we don't have nationalism. Our citizenship doesn't belong on earth. It is not restrained to man made laws and borders. Yes, God does establish the Kings and leaders of this world, but as Christians we love each other no matter the passport. We don't put our nationality over our heavenly citizenship. We are stewards of this earth together. All men and women are one family with one Father. We are brothers and sisters under God. Not by a nation's declaration or constitution. We belong to God. We belong to Jesus Christ.
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