The flag was designed by Juan Pablo Duarte who was the father of the national independence of the Dominican Republic from Haiti. The independence came February 27, 1844. We frequently drive on the street, February 27th. We like the colors--blue for liberty, red for the fire and blood (of the independence struggle) and white for salvation (Another interpretation says it is for God has not forgotten His people.) However, very significant is the center symbol, which is enlarged above. The words at the top honor God, Country (or Fatherland) and Liberty (or Freedom). There is a Bible in the center, said to be opened to John 8:32, "Y la verdad nos hara' libre." ("And the truth shall make you free.") I thought that was such a nice theme.
Another nice thing we have noticed is that in the outer office of where we work, the morning begins with a scripture reading. We think they may have a prayer too. Usually these happen before we arrive. It is a government records office, but that does not seem to be a problem.
What if those of us who live in the "land of the free and the home of the brave" were to do that? In the olden times it would have been expected. In the most recent years, it would be criticized at least.
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