1. Civil Laws Chapter 20 Lesson 3

2. Citizenship Being a citizen of our society is a privilege. Being a citizen of our society is a privilege. There are various forms of governments in the world and some are unjust. There are various forms of governments in the world and some are unjust. We must develop the virtue of patriotism, which is rightly ordered love for one’s country. We must develop the virtue of patriotism, which is rightly ordered love for one’s country. This is not merely an emotional reaction but a deep sacrificial love. This is not merely an emotional reaction but a deep sacrificial love. Patriotism prompts us to dedicate ourselves to promoting these things which are good for our country and its citizens. Patriotism prompts us to dedicate ourselves to promoting these things which are good for our country and its citizens. Today we will discuss how we can exercise a healthy patriotism. Today we will discuss how we can exercise a healthy patriotism.

3. Turn to page 131. Read Civil Laws and Duties of citizens. What is the difference between patriotism and nationalism? Nationalism Patriotism “This is my country, “My country right or wrong!” land that I love. May God heal the the flaws in her.”

4. Christian Citizen A Christian citizen has a greater duty than other citizens, for we are placed in our societies by God and must conform ourselves and these societies to his will.

5. What are some things that Christians can do as citizens to promote a nation that is in accordance with God’s will? Use his influence to make his nation just Use his influence to make his nation just Bring Christ to his society-be a witness of faith Bring Christ to his society-be a witness of faith Promote moral and just laws (in accord with God’s law) and fight against unjust laws Promote moral and just laws (in accord with God’s law) and fight against unjust laws Promote social justice Promote social justice Christians have a duty to vote when they can. We must vote for good leaders and even consider running for office. Christians have a duty to vote when they can. We must vote for good leaders and even consider running for office.

6. Other duties include: Pay taxes Pay taxes Defend our country against unjust aggression Defend our country against unjust aggression Pray for our country and our leaders Pray for our country and our leaders

7. How should we act as citizens of the world? Be concerned for all peoples Be concerned for all peoples Support the missions Support the missions Work for peace and justice in the world Work for peace and justice in the world Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Promote the goods of the entire human family Promote the goods of the entire human family

8. Questions: Is it a sin to cheat on your taxes? Is it good to support the military? What about joining? What should you do if there are two candidates in an election and there are good and bad things about both? Who do you vote for?