Commentary: Kneeling in the NFL — from a religious perspective

From a Catholic perspective, the controversy over kneeling during the national anthem is strange. Many people, like President Donald Trump, are criticizing players for kneeling because they say it shows disrespect. For Catholics, however, kneeling during liturgy is a sign of respect. In fact, kneeling before the American flag might be considered idolatrous.Catholics have had their own controversies over kneeling. If you visit Catholic churches in Europe, you will discover that many if not most o