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A few of my thoughts on RESPECT (a thread):
I was taught by my parents from “knee-high to a grasshopper” when to kneel and when to stand for showing respect.
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I was taught by my parents from “knee-high to a grasshopper” when to kneel and when to stand for showing respect.
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Kneeling:
1. Kneel before God in prayer and at the alters of the temple.
2. We also bow our heads and close our eyes during prayer to show reverence, humility & trust.
Kneeling:
1. Kneel before God in prayer and at the alters of the temple.
2. We also bow our heads and close our eyes during prayer to show reverence, humility & trust.
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3. There is a tradition to kneel when the man proposes marriage to a woman. I did this, as well. This is the ONLY instance, I feel, where kneeling to another mortal being is even acceptable.
3. There is a tradition to kneel when the man proposes marriage to a woman. I did this, as well. This is the ONLY instance, I feel, where kneeling to another mortal being is even acceptable.
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Standing:
There are specific occasions, where culturally, you are expected to stand.
1. For a funeral when the family and casket proceed by.
2. For a wedding when the bride and groom enter/leave the room.
3. When the Prophet enters/leaves a room.
Standing:
There are specific occasions, where culturally, you are expected to stand.
1. For a funeral when the family and casket proceed by.
2. For a wedding when the bride and groom enter/leave the room.
3. When the Prophet enters/leaves a room.
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4. When the colors (including our nation’s flag) are presented, raised, or lowered. This includes such events as the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance, parades, etc.
In nearly all occasions where this is done, we show respect by placing the hand over the heart and
4. When the colors (including our nation’s flag) are presented, raised, or lowered. This includes such events as the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance, parades, etc.
In nearly all occasions where this is done, we show respect by placing the hand over the heart and
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...removing your hat.
I was part of the Color Guard my freshman year @BYU while in ROTC. It was a real privilege to raise & lower the flag at the Smoot Administration building daily. We also performed this duty at sporting events, as well.
...removing your hat.
I was part of the Color Guard my freshman year @BYU while in ROTC. It was a real privilege to raise & lower the flag at the Smoot Administration building daily. We also performed this duty at sporting events, as well.
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On one special occasion, towards the end of the school year, I joined my sister, brother-in-law, and a dear family friend, in lowering the flag at the end of the day. It would be the first, and last, time we would ALL be together in uniform.
On one special occasion, towards the end of the school year, I joined my sister, brother-in-law, and a dear family friend, in lowering the flag at the end of the day. It would be the first, and last, time we would ALL be together in uniform.
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I mention this because in the military we are taught to not only give respect to our leadership and authority, but also to the flag. We do this by not only standing at attention, but also by rendering the proper hand salute.
I mention this because in the military we are taught to not only give respect to our leadership and authority, but also to the flag. We do this by not only standing at attention, but also by rendering the proper hand salute.
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Showing respect for the flag is symbolic, because it honors the great country in which we live, but also honors the sacrifice of those who served, bled, and died for this country and the rights & freedoms of its citizens.
Showing respect for the flag is symbolic, because it honors the great country in which we live, but also honors the sacrifice of those who served, bled, and died for this country and the rights & freedoms of its citizens.
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Yes, one has the right to disrespect the flag through trampling on it or burning it. That is protected through the freedom of speech. And, yes, you can kneel during the National Anthem.
Yes, you can do those things, but SHOULD you? No.
Yes, one has the right to disrespect the flag through trampling on it or burning it. That is protected through the freedom of speech. And, yes, you can kneel during the National Anthem.
Yes, you can do those things, but SHOULD you? No.
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You may say that these actions are not necessarily disrespectful to veterans. Yes, they are. Show me a veteran and I’ll show you 999 times out of a 1,000 that this individual has learned respect and is disheartened by these dishonorable behaviors.
You may say that these actions are not necessarily disrespectful to veterans. Yes, they are. Show me a veteran and I’ll show you 999 times out of a 1,000 that this individual has learned respect and is disheartened by these dishonorable behaviors.
