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What defines mateship?
"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." - Proverbs 17:17 (ESV)
The dictionary would define it as a mode of conduct among Australian men that stresses equality, friendship, and solidarity.
In the Australian film Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan, this true-to-life wartime drama helps to personify the role of mateship in the life of Australian men.
It is difficult to explain the value and depth of the mateship tradition of Australia. Except that it goes beyond the label of mere friendship to define a relational aspect that is uniquely Australian.
Even though it a defining aspect to Australia, it is not unique to this time and land. The Bible addresses this very thing in a relationship between two men in the Old Testament. David and Jonathan had a friendship that is reminiscent of the mateship of the land down under. One worth reading and considering in light of friendships around the world.
This conversation starter came from the full review of the film Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan @ Reel Dialogue.
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