American Jesus Lyrics

Lyric discussion by pleasebeatme92 

Cover art for American Jesus lyrics by Bad Religion

Anyone who claims that their country is "blessed by God" or "under God" or that they're better for being from a certain continent or country is nothing but a nationalistic racist. So many people are guilty of it which is why there's so much tension and anger in the world. I'm no better than anyone because I happened to be born in the United States. I don't salute the flag because I choose not to pledge my allegiance to a corrupt government or a land mass. I love that I'm apparently not the only one who feels this way, seeing as this song pulls no punches in that regard. I'm not an atheist, but I love Bad Religion because they actually THINK instead of follow blindly (in the music video people are blindfolded while holding crosses and chanting "One nation, under God" - great symbolism there) without ever questioning the things and/or people that/who so desperately need to be questioned.

@pleasebeatme92 Would that include the Israelis and Muslims? You didn't consider them, did you? Toolbag.