Reason #37 - Patriotism

Patriotism is actually a pretty individual thing. People of every religion have varying degree's of patriotizm, however, I have found the LDS Church over all is very concerned about being dedicated citizens of whatever country they are from. I find it interesting during the years of persecution and when even the President of the United States would do nothing to help stop the violence against the Saints, that we would volunteer to serve our country and fight in the Mexican war and I find it amazing after all of this that they would hold so dear, the constitution of the United States. Even today there are many Latter Day Saints who serve in thier countries Armed Forces. We always sing our National Anthem on the 4th of July and we have special activities in the church to celebrate our independence as a nation. In addition we can often be found supporting other veteran programs and organizations.