Monday 25 September 2017

Kneeling and standing ?

Hi All,

Can someone explain this whole thingy in America about Trump, sports and kneeling - not standing - for the American national anthem ?  What is the fuss?  Really . In a secular sense you kneel to royalty  ,  men propose on their knees etc. In other words it is a sign of respect. In many religions people kneel or prostrate themselves toward God. But this kneeling is controversial and seems something to do with race.

But as I don't understand it all, can people helpfully explain?

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