I saw something interesting in Wal-Mart the other day.

In actuality, I’ve seen this before on church signs, business windows and the back of vehicles. This time in particular, it was scrawled across the back of an older model pickup that looked quite black and menacing.

America Bless God.

This is a strange comment to me. I don’t quite understand what it’s supposed to mean. Here are some possible things it could mean…

1. America needs to somehow vocalize or communicate praise to God. America is being told to bless God. Why? Not sure, especially since this came about right after 9/11. Are we being told as a country to praise God that hundreds of people were burned to death or force to commit suicide off of a skyscraper?
2. America should somehow actually “bless” God by living right. Rather than emote blessing, we should be a blessing. Why? Hey, America, see how those evil non-Christians came in and killed our fellow countrymen? Better get your life right, USA! I wonder if the same folks who came up with this feel the same away about Katrina?

This particular piece of bumper-sticker theology really bugs me, but I’m not sure whay. I’d love to know your thoughts on the “America Bless God” line. Maybe you can offer something of value I haven’t thought of.