Decoration Day

I just returned from playing with the community band for "Decoration Day" ceremonies at the local cemetary to honour soldiers who died in the line of duty.

Believe me, I am grateful for all they did, and I am happy to honour them.

Nevertheless, I feel uncomfortable at these ceremonies because they are so infused with "God is on our side" jingoism. I'm sure our enemies claim God is on their side, too. I do not believe either claim; I am concerned, disgusted, and a bit frightened by such claims.