Sacred
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Religion
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Nationalism
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Divinities
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God, Allah, Yahweh
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Fatherland that is the national sanctuary
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Myths
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Bible, Gospel, Koran
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History of the construction of the nation
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Symbol, totem
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Cross, Green Crescent, Star of David
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National flag
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Prophets
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Moses, Jesus, Mohammed…
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They are not nationalists as such, but they "are elected" for their role in the constitution of the nation or as "visionaries" of the intentions of this nation :
Clovis, Charlemagne, Jeanne d'Arc, Louis the 14th, Napoleon (for France for instance).
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Mother Goddess
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Blessed Virgin (Mary)
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Marianne (in France)
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The elect among the elect
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Saints
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Pantheon of the great men (the grateful fatherland); the unknown soldier
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Ritual
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Mass, Way of the Cross, processions
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March-pasts; ceremonies to the death
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Martyrs
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Persecuted saints
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Those who are died for the fatherland
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Scapegoats
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Heretics, infidels, atheists
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Strangers, immigrants, Jews
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Initiatory ceremonies
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Baptism, catechism, scouting
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Youth movements
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