The "True" Meaning of Patriotism

Patriotism is a love of and loyalty to one's country. A patriot is someone who loves, supports, and is prepared to serve their country.

The word patriotism comes from a Greek word meaning fatherland. For most of history, love of fatherland or homeland was an attachment to the physical features of the land. But that notion changed in the eighteenth century, when the ideals of democracy, socialism, and communism strongly emerged into political thought. Patriotism was still a love of one's country that included connections to the land and people, but then also included its customs and traditions, pride in its history, and devotion to its welfare.

Today most people agree that patriotism also involves service to their country, but many disagree on how to best perform such service. Some believe that the national government speaks for a country; therefore, all its citizens should actively support government policies and actions. Others argue that a true patriot speaks out when convinced that their country is following an unwise or unjust action.

Patriotism in 21st century

Today we really do not know what it means to be a true Pakistani. Thousands of people are brutally murdered in suicide attacks by their own countrymen in the name of religion. Patriotism is just a vivid idea in the minds of Pakistanis who actually do not know what it means. It hurts when people across the country say very proudly and loudly not in words only but through their actions what patriotism is . We are ready to raise slogans of sacrificing our lives on one single call in the name of patriotism,but we are actually unable to confront any challenges.

The main problem is people have not realised the true meaning of sacrifise. Sacrifise that their forefathers have given for the creation of greatness(PAKISTAN).