What is a nation?

Steve Fryer  |  Your Views
Date posted:  1 Dec 2016
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Dear Editor,

The importance of ‘nation’ as a concept is sometimes referred to in the EU debate but often, I feel, confusing it with our modern idea of the 'nation state'. The thought-provoking article 'What is a Nation' in April's en mentions this problem.

Thinking about it, even in the context of the brutal Roman Empire, Jesus' concern for Israel as a nation didn't involve political independence. 'Nationhood' can flourish whatever the circumstances, including union with other nations – as in the UK.

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