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  Christian Flag - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Christian Flag, flag adopted in the 20th century by a number of Protestant churches, particularly in the United States.
Flag (symbol), light pieces of cloth, usually rectangular in shape, but varying in size, color, and design, and intended for use as an emblem or as...
Flag (plant), common name for several monocotyledonous plants (Monocots) having sword-shaped leaves and bearing large, asymmetrical flowers.
encarta.msn.com /Christian_Flag.html   (124 words)

  
  Flag Etiquette: Kronberg's US State International and Custom Flags, Flagpoles and Banners
When displayed in a window, the flag should be displayed in the same way, with the union or blue field to the left of the observer in the street.
No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right of the flag of the United States of America, except during church services conducted by naval chaplains at sea...for personnel of the Navy...when the church pennant may be flown above the flag.
By order of the President, the flag shall be flown at half-staff upon the death of principal figures of the United States Government and the Governor of a State, territory or possession, as a mark of respect to their memory.
www.flyflag.com /html/etiquette.shtml   (836 words)

  
 Christian Flag - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Christian Flag was first conceived on September 26, 1897, in Brighton Chapel on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York in the United States.
The Christian Flag displayed alongside the flag of the USA next to the pulpit in a church in California.
During World War II the flag was flown along with the U.S. flag in a number of Lutheran churches, many of them with German backgrounds, who wanted to show their solidarity with the United States during the war with Germany.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Christian_flag   (902 words)

  
 The Christian Flag
The Christian flag is one of the oldest unchanged flags in the world.
The white on the flag represents purity and peace.
The first pledge to the Christian flag was written by Methodist pastor Lynn Harold Hough in 1908.
www.auburn.edu /~allenkc/chrflag.html   (334 words)

  
 Truth about the Confederate Battle Flag
Interestingly enough, the first four flags are very rarely spoken against because most people don't even know about their existence, and they are totally absolutely ignorant of them and so consequently it is the battle flag that catches most of the flak.
The Confederate flag is not a flag of slavery.
The national flag of Scotland is the cross of Saint Andrew and the cross of Saint Andrew is a symbol of the Christian faith and the heritage of the Celtic race.
www.chuckbaldwinlive.com /rebel_flag.html   (6797 words)

  
 Christian Flag
The Christian flag was conceived in Brighton Chapel, Coney Island, NY on Sunday, September 26, 1897.
The Christian flag dates back to an impromptu speech given by Charles C. Overton, a Sunday school superintendent in New York, on September 26, 1897.
In 1908, after hearing Ralph Diffendorfer's flag presentation at a rally Dr. Lynn Harold Hough, a Methodist pastor, wrote the first pledge to the Christian flag.
www.trpchurch.org /christian_flag.htm   (209 words)

  
 Placement of the Christian Flag? - www.PoetPatriot.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The placing of the "Christian flag" seems often an attempt to appease those who feel the American flag is receiving prominence over God, which of course in spirit of truth cannot be.
Internationally, the "Christian flag" is meant to stand solely for the purity and sanctity of the sacrifice of Christ.
The "Christian Flag", when placed with the American flag, becomes a reminder that it is God that created freedom and in the hearts of our founders set the fortitude to fight for our worship rights.
www.poetpatriot.com /Life-Christianflag.htm   (799 words)

  
 Christian flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The biography states "In the United States, the mayor of Jersey City hoisted the Coptic Church flag side by side with the American flag at City Hall during the Papal visit." The bio is posted at the websites of several Coptic parishes, http://st-takla.org/Pope-1.html for example.
Outside the Armenian chapel at the Tomb of Mary in the Kidron Valley in Jerusalem, I saw a white flag with a dark blue border and a cross on the center.
The flag is used in all of the 76 autonomous national Foursquare Gospel church organizations worldwide.
fotw.vexillum.com /flags/christia.html   (2346 words)

  
 Steve's Christian Flag Page
The American flag and/or other flags may be placed symmetrically on the opposite side of the sanctuary and on the same level as the Christian flag.
Where the Christian flag and another flag are on separate poles, the Christian flag is on the right as it faces the street or audience.
Celebrate the flag's anniversary with presentations of the historic birth of the flag, why it bears the Cross, the proper display of the Christian flag, and how to honor and respect it.
www.steve4u.com /christian/facts.htm   (2677 words)

  
 Religious Flags -- Catholic & Vatican Flags, Christian Flags, Jewish Flags
The Catholic flag -- the official flag of Vatican City, home of the Pope -- is comprised of two vertical bands, one white, one yellow.
The flag designs are printed on the specially textured fabric, which combines good looks, toughness, and a pleasant tactile quality.
Our flags are finished with a strong canvas heading, four rows of stitching on the fly end, and two sturdy, gleaming brass finish grommets.
www.capitolflags.com /religious-flags.html   (562 words)

  
 New Patriot: The Christian Flag
I pledge allegiance to the Christian flag, and to the Savior for whose kingdom it stands.
Christians need to definitely look to other faiths in matters of design; witness the elegant Star of David or the serene Crescent and Star.
The traditional christian flag and the Episcopal flag, for example are much more tasteful.
newpatriot.org /2005/06/christian-flag.html   (1223 words)

  
 What are some varieties of Christian flags for the garden? from ExpertVillage
The Christian flag is known by almost everybody in the world.
The actual Christian flag is a white flag with a blue canton or blue box up in the top corner with a red cross inside it.
In the end, displaying the Christian flag doesn't mean you side with one group of people or not.
homegarden.expertvillage.com /experts/christian-flags.htm   (559 words)

  
 Code
When the Christian Flag is displayed on the floor level with the congregation, it shall be from a staff to the right of the congregation as they face the altar.
When the Christian Flag is displayed within the chancel, or on any level above that of the floor of the congregation, it shall be from a staff to the right of the clergyman as he faces the congregation.
If a flag or banner representing the loyalty of the church to the Head is used along with the flag of the nation in the sanctuary, the symbol of loyalty to God should have the highest place of honor.
users.myexcel.com /williamsmj/Flag/id51.htm   (457 words)

  
 Christian Projects, Bandannas & Flags for Sunday School Craft Projects & Ideas.
Canadian Flag - 100% polyester Canadian flag measure 3'x5', have 2 brass grommets used for attaching to your flag po...
Mexican Flag - 100% polyester Mexico flag measure 3'x5', have 2 brass grommets used for attaching to your flag pole...
Flag Washington D.C. (District of Columbia) - District of Columbia Flag.
www.christianarea.com /ChurchSupplies/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=153   (310 words)

  
 The Christian Flag (The Prayer Foundation)
The "Christian Flag" is a flag designed to represent all of Christianity, but flown mainly by Protestant churches in North America, Africa, and Latin America.
Christians believe that Jesus Christ's death and resurrection is the means God uses to save believers from their sins.
Since the flag is not tied to any specific denomination or church institution, it represents the unity of all Christians despite historical, cultural, and dogmatic differences.
www.prayerfoundation.org /christian_flag.htm   (828 words)

  
 US National Christian flag   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Designed by a Christian artist, Marcia Thompson Eldreth of Cecil County, MD, the flag was inspired by a sermon she heard in church two years ago.
Eldreth says she heard her pastor ask why more believers didn't fly the Christian flag, with the artist describes as "crisp and dignified, but politely cold." She sensed God was calling her to design a new flag for American Christians they could fly proudly along with Old Glory.
The current international Christian Flag is a simple design: a white banner with a red cross on a dark blue canton in the upper left corner.
www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/rel-ncf.html   (415 words)

  
 Flying the Christian Flag
All across the world, at churches, Christian schools, mission schools and communities - from Sudan to Japan, from Angola to Zambia, from the United States to South Africa, Christian flags are being raised.
The international Christian flag has a red cross to symbolise the blood of Christ, a blue square to symbolise heaven and white for the robes of righteousness.
The Christian flag is a reminder that we who are Christians are also citizens of the Kingdom of God.
www.frontline.org.za /articles/flying_Christian_flag.htm   (491 words)

  
 New Christian Flags   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This flag incorporates the Christian 'fish' symbol with a border of blue (the blue border was from the description of a outfit described in the Old Tetstament).
This flag is similar to the above plus it has a cross (in read symbolising the blood of Christ shed on the cross) at an angle partly in/partly out in the front of the fish symbol.
IIRC - it was the earliest Christian symbol.
home.comcast.net /~tomleem/christianflags.html   (278 words)

  
 RE: Flag Idolism?
Flags, pledges, patriotism and nationalism are all tools that can be used by government to cloud our better judgment.
The tradition for the flag to never touch the ground is as old as civilization itself.
The flag IS a symbol of U.S. power and strength and represents this country very effectively, no one can NOT know it stands for the U.S....so that when you see the anti-American protesting in the world you see the U.S. flag being trampled on or burned.
forums.christianity.com /m_1020758/mpage_2/tm.htm   (4232 words)

  
 USFlag.com : Flags : U.S. Nylon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Its light weight and close weave enable these flags to fly in the slightest breeze yet withstand strong winds and long hot summer sun.
Flags manufactured of polyester have demonstrated their durability under adverse conditions.
This flag fabric has been specifically designed for the industrial user who requires flags with long wearing properties.
www.usflag.com /flags/religious/christian.html   (107 words)

  
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Here it is. While its designer is a Mormon and the flag's symbolism derives from his faith and personal background, it needs to be well understood that this flag has no official connection to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
But this latest custom flag we are producing struck me as being an attractive simple design and one that might have appeal to an audience beyond the one person who created it.
www.flagguys.com /religious.html   (1744 words)

  
 Artist behind U.S. Christian Flag Encourages Americans to Fly Old Glory
In honor and recognition of Flag Day, which will be celebrated nationally on June 14th, Operation Band Together, the mission behind the U.S. Christian Flag, is encouraging American Christians to unify and display the national colors.
When flying the U.S. Christian flag along with our national colors Americans are reminded that the U.S. national colors are always flown above the U.S. Christian flag.
A question that is commonly raised stems from a confusion relating to the question "Shouldn't the U.S. Christian flag, representing a faith in the Lord, be flown above a National flag representing a country?" In answer to this Ms.
www.prweb.com /releases/20061300/6/prweb396671.htm   (324 words)

  
 Christian Flag
The "Christian Flag" is a white flag with a blue canton and a red cross in it.
Because it's a free flag and doesn't stand for a political entity or a certain church, its acceptance can't be decreed.
The Christian Flag is reported in use (as well as in the USA) in Canada and I have seen photos from Brazil and even a photo from the South Sudanese SPLA soldiers carrying it.
flagspot.net /flags/rel-chr.html   (2116 words)

  
 Flying the Flag -NRA
The flag, when carried in a procession with another flag or flags, should be either on the marching right; that is, the flag's own right, or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line.
Any other flag so displayed should be placed on the left of the clergyman or speaker or to the right of the audience.
The U.S. Code says the flag of the United States of America must have the position of prominence and honor if it is displayed with the flag representing the King of kings.
www.natreformassn.org /statesman/02/flyflag.html   (1013 words)

  
 Christian flag-Flag Poles-American Flags Forum
The U.S. flag and a Christian flag may be flown on the same pole.
The U.S. Flag should always be at the top of the mast with the other flag(s) beneath it.
I am Unsure of the rules or guidelines of the Christian flag you mention, though can assure you that flying it beneath the U.S. flag is not considered "dipping" it and does not offer up any disrespect to the Christian flag.
www.usa-flag-site.org /forum/christian-flag-50.html   (345 words)

  
 Christian Indoor Flag Set 3'x5' - Christian Flags
Set includes the gold fringed nylon Christian flag with lined pole heading, leather tabs, cord and tassels, 8' polished oak pole with solid brass joint or 8' deluxe shiny, bright-dipped gold anodized aluminum pole with precision machined brass screw joint, stand, and gold plated metal church cross.
The largest selection of miniature flags on the Internet is available at our miniature flags store.
We have a whole new web site devoted to country flag patches and state flag patches.
www.unflags.com /chris3x5infl.html   (445 words)

  
 Christian Flags
The Christian Reformed Church is part of the worldwide family of churches descended from the Reformed Church of the Netherlands, an offshoot of an 1832 separation in the Reformed Church which took place back in the Netherlands.
I do not know if the RCA has a denominational flag, but their logo can be seen at http://www.rca.org/logo/index.html and their arms at http://www.rca.org/aboutus/archives/crest.html.
The Churches of God General Conference is a small evangelical denomination based in the Midwestern United States, and whose origins lie in the German immigration to the US during the first half of the 195h Century.
www.fotw.us /flags/christia.html   (2200 words)

  
 Christian flags
The biography states "In the United States, the mayor of Jersey City hoisted the Coptic Church flag side by side with the American flag at City Hall during the Papal visit." The bio is posted at the websites of several Coptic parishes, http://st-takla.org/Pope-1.html for example.
The flag is used in all of the 76 autonomous national Foursquare Gospel church organizations worldwide.
The National Association of Congregational Christian Churches, whose home page can be found at http://www.naccc.org is the rump organization which remained when most of the old Congregationalist Churches joined with several other denominations to form the United Church of Christ.
www.fotw.net /flags/christia.html   (2384 words)

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