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b'For the July 4th weekend, Eric Patterson and Mark Melton discuss what C.S. Lewis teaches Christians about patriotism and \\u201clove of home,\\u201d particularly in The Four Loves. They review how Lewis served his country in both the First World War and the Second World War, which demonstrates that he writes from experience when he writes about patriotism and sacrifice. And while Lewis argues that the \\u201clove of home\\u201d is the best type of patriotism, he warns against someone loving his or her country because of its history, as this can lead to a puffed-up vision that is easily debunked unless the study of history is done carefully and seriously. So Patterson and Melton discuss how Christians should understand history by recognizing mankind\\u2019s sinfulness and God\\u2019s common grace. Melton also argues that, if Christians\\u2019 love of home or country is rooted in neighborly love, they should love their neighbors both near and far. This requires understanding local issues and participating in local politics. Patterson adds that this focus on the local community can include volunteering in various organizations.\\n\\nSuggested Readings:\\n\\n\\u201cFor God and Country, Part 1: Christian Patriotism,\\u201d by Mark Melton: https://providencemag.com/2019/01/for-god-country-part-1-christian-patriotism/ \\n\\n\\u201cFor God and Country, Part 2: Not Necessarily the Nation-State,\\u201d by Mark Melton: https://providencemag.com/2019/01/for-god-country-part-2-not-necessarily-nation-state/ \\n\\n\\u201cImmortal Memory: What Scotland\\u2019s Robert Burns Can Teach Us about Nationalism,\\u201d by Mark Melton: https://providencemag.com/2019/01/immortal-memory-scotland-robert-burns-nationalism/ \\n\\n\\u201cFrom the Trenches to the Shire and Narnia: Review of Loconte\\u2019s A Hobbit, a Wardrobe, and a Great War,\\u201d by Mark Melton: https://providencemag.com/2019/04/trenches-shire-narnia-book-review-joseph-loconte-a-hobbit-a-wardrobe-and-a-great-war-c-s-lewis-j-r-r-tolkien/ \\n\\n\\u201cFlawed Historical Narratives about American Figures Color Our Pursuit of Justice,\\u201d by Grayson Logue: https://providencemag.com/2020/09/flawed-historical-narratives-american-figures-pursuit-justice-1776-commission-1619-project/\\n\\nA transcript is forthcoming.'