“Independence, celebrated by the framers of our liberal democracy in the 18th century, has led to creativity, innovation, and adventure. But, our emphasis on independence – the achievements of the self-made person – needs to be complemented by the creativity, innovation, and adventure which comes from embracing interdependence and the importance of healthy relationships among person, communities, and nations.” ~Bruce Epperly
“To put the U.S. flag on the altar of a church is to insinuate that somehow the United States has a claim to the grace of God that other nations and peoples do not…A real conversation about the non-violent love of Jesus and our purpose as followers can only happen when we take down the Unites States flags in our sanctuaries that stand in the way.” ~Jeff Hood
“By extending the freedom we value so much to those around us, I believe we would find ourselves freer, and finally able to create the kinds of communities we long to be a part of.” ~Daniel Wysong
“We need a new kind of Independence Day, one that marks the start of a new era of American history where we refuse to put politics above people, where we truly believe in the dignity and equality of every person who makes their way to the shores of this land, and that celebrates the full array of diversity among humanity.” ~Brandan Robertson
“Those who become citizens of Christ’s Kingdom renounce their citizenship and their loyalty to their birth-nation…Our new pattern was established by Jesus, our King. It’s not about exercising power over others, it’s about exerting our power to come beneath others and love them as Christ loved us.” ~Keith Giles
“It’s the slight tweak from celebrating the unjust reality of how our independence was had to celebrating the fact that we’ve been given opportunity enough to continue fighting for the freedom and liberation for all.” ~Andy Gill
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