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We stand for the Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 1 year ago by stevieLipschitz@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/196@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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Kneel for the Rule

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[-] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 1 year ago

Traditionally one stands for the flag out of respect so not doing so is seen as disrespectful

Whereas kneeling (and bowing one's head) for the cross is seen as basically submitting yourself to the will of god

So basically traditions being traditions, things are weird

[-] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

The flag thing is a more recent military tradition. You salute your flag and hymn like you salute your top officer, while still showing your power as a unit, not breaking a tight formation you are standing in. Kneeling down is for their enemies, our obviously good boys share the common cause.