To what extent should nationalism be encouraged?

Question

To what extent should nationalism be encouraged?

Answer 1

I don't believe that nationalism works for anyone except those who are arrogant about something that they themselves did not do and only God can do....create.

No one made themselves Greek, Irish, African etc.

All this does is divide people and pride never did much for humanity as a whole. We are all one and god created differences amongst mankind for a reason. Not for us to carry it as far as we have and not realize that we are all one and the same.

When we die we can't take African, Greek, Irish , Italian with us to the grave....just what kind of person we were and how much we saw the big picture while on earth the very short time that we have here.

Answer 2

It should be encouraged up to the point where nationalism turns to egocentrism and racism. In other words, having pride in your country without hating people from others. Also, remaining critical of government is an import aspest. The n**i were instilled values of nationalism to hate the jews and follow the govermnets orders. This happens in america when peoples nationalism clouds their judgment and let the president/government do whatever they want without question.